Cambridge’s attack overwhelms Harrison Central in 12-0 rout
Cambridge delivered a clinical performance in a sweltering late-summer evening to blank Harrison Central 12-0 on Sept. 3, continuing a torrid offensive run for the Bobcats. The result came two days after Harrison Central earned a 2-0 victory over Edison, leaving the Huskies with a split weekend.
Temperatures near 90 degrees and the threat of storms set the backdrop for the match at Harrison Central. Cambridge came out quickly and piled on nine goals in the first half, effectively deciding the contest before the interval. Harrison Central limited Cambridge to three goals in the second half but could not respond on the score sheet.
Cambridge scorers were led by Cami Moore, who netted six goals. Supporting tallies came from Paige Hulse, Taylor Warden, Aaliyah Garcia, Brilee King, Gabriella Alexander and Adeline Braden — one goal each.
Earlier in the week on Sept. 1, Harrison Central defeated Edison 2-0. The Huskies and Edison played a scoreless first half before Harrison Central broke through early in the second period. Freshman Emeri Sefsick opened the scoring by collecting a deflection and slotting the ball into the net. Sophomore Morgan Stock added the second goal off an assist from Abigail Patterson with about 26 minutes left.
Harrison Central’s senior goalkeeper Lilli Smith finished the Edison match with 12 saves. Coach Mindy Madzia singled out freshman Hensley Bittinger for her defensive contributions and noted Bittinger even recorded a save during the game.
“Freshman Hensley Bittinger played a big defensive game and even had a save,”
Madzia said, after the 2-0 win. The coach also noted the team’s .500 standing heading into the Cambridge match, saying the win left Harrison Central 3-3 on the season.
Immediate outlook and upcoming fixtures
Following the two games, Harrison Central plans to travel out of the region for its next assignment. The Huskies will head to Moundsville, West Virginia, to play John Marshall before returning home to host Magnolia. Cambridge’s schedule beyond the Sept. 3 meeting was not detailed in the available report.
- Sept. 1: Harrison Central 2, Edison 0
- Sept. 3: Cambridge 12, Harrison Central 0
- Next (Harrison Central): at John Marshall (Moundsville, WV), then vs. Magnolia
| Team | Recent result | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison Central | Lost 0-12 to Cambridge | Previously beat Edison 2-0 |
| Cambridge | Won 12-0 at Harrison Central | Cami Moore 6 goals |
| Edison | Lost 0-2 to Harrison Central | Lilli Smith 12 saves (Harrison Central) |
For local sports followers, the results highlight contrasting trajectories over a short window: Harrison Central took encouragement from a disciplined 2-0 win over Edison but then suffered a heavy home defeat against Cambridge. Cambridge’s dominant attacking display, particularly Moore’s six-goal night, will be a highlight for the program and a focal point for opponents preparing to face the Bobcats.
Harrison Central’s travel to Moundsville will test the Huskies against out-of-region competition and offer the squad an opportunity to regroup before returning to league play against Magnolia.
These high-school fixtures underline the variability of early-season form in girls soccer, where momentum can swing quickly and individual performances — like that of Moore or goalkeeper Smith against Edison — have outsized impact on results.
