Novi Girls Soccer Falls to Northville in District Playoffs

The varsity girls soccer team lost to Northville Thursday, ending the team's run for the district title.

The Mustangs beat the Wildcats by a score of 3-1.

Here's a recap from Northville coach Eric Brucker:

Early in the game, Northville sophomore Jamie Cheslik corralled a ball in the left hand corner and slotted a ball in the center of Novi's box. Junior Gabbie Guibord received the pass with one touch and buried a shot through the scrum of people with the second touch.  

Just 38 seconds later, Novi evens up the match. Kendall Kramer raced down the left flank and played a low line drive cross the Northville goal mouth. Waiting on the back post was Erin Dircks who hit the cross with a one-time shot into the Northville goal.  

At the 32-minute mark, Northville sophomore Megan Buckingham collected a deflected shot about 12 yards out from the Novi goalline. She faked out the Novi defender and fired a near post shot past the Novi keeper.

The halftime score had Northville up 2-1.

As Novi pushed all of their players forward, including their keeper, Northville senior Mallory Weber checked back to receive a clearing ball from out of Northville's defense end. With sheer determination and effort, she raced 70 yards past the Novi back line and keeper to dribble the ball into Novi's net.

Northville will now take on Canton High School in the district finals on Saturday at noon.