A sectional winning streak lasting virtually a year ended how it began Thursday, Dec. 18, for the Mingus Union High School girls soccer team.
A rebound goal off of a low clear by the Marauders defense got past junior goalkeeper Kylie Hudson in a 1-0 home loss to Northwest Christian High School.
While the Marauders boys team remained unbeaten in Division III, Section III with a 2-0 road win over the Crusaders on a rainy Dec. 18, girls head coach Buddy Rhodes did not blame their loss on Hudson, who has allowed a total of three goals in six games.
The boys will remain undefeated in section at least until Wednesday, Jan. 7, when North Pointe Prep comes to Mingus [4-1] at 5 p.m.
The girls, however, can start a new streak Monday, Dec. 29, during their holiday tournament, the Arizona Soccer Showcase. Their first opponent is Northwest Christian at 11 a.m.
For the full story, please see the Wednesday, Dec. 24, issue of the Cottonwood Journal Extra.