Ballard edges Newton girls on road pitch

Natalee Freese registered 10 saves in her 80 minutes as goalie, but Ballard scored the match’s lone goal in the second half during the Bombers’ 1-0 road win over the Newton girls’ soccer team at H.A. Lynn Stadium on Thursday.

The Cardinals took 10 shots in the non-conference loss and dropped to 1-2-1 on the season. It was Newton’s second 1-0 loss this spring.

Statistics for Ballard were not available at press time. The Bombers improved to 1-2 and the goal against Newton was their first of the season.

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Chariton 7, PCM 1

MONROE — Chariton scored five goals in the first half and then coasted past PCM during a 7-1 non-conference road win on Thursday.

It was the season opener for the Chargers, while the Mustangs dropped their second straight and fell to 1-2.

Statistics for PCM and Chariton were unavailable at press time.