Union Co. girls soccer wins 3-0 against Banks

The Union Co. girls soccer team took the lead in the 26th minute and and never trailed in a 3-0 win against Banks Co. on Monday, March 9, in Blairsville.

Senior Desaray Patterson scored the first goal for the Lady Panthers (2-2-1, 2-1 Region 8-AA) to give them the 1-0 lead.

Keeper Sadie Underwood managed to preserve the lead in the final seconds of the first half with a great save off a Banks Co. breakaway.

Patterson scored her second goal of the game on a free kick from the left side of the box early in the second half to lead the way for the Lady Panthers.

Fellow senior Mattison Ruff scored the third goal for the Lady Panthers in the 76th minute to push the score to the final tally of 3-0.

The Lady Panthers soccer squad plays again today, Tuesday, March 10, beginning at 5 p.m. at Murray Co. They finish up the week Friday, March 13, with a home region match against Elbert Co. beginning at 5:30 p.m.