Girls Soccer


A first half goal. Let the defense do the rest. That is how the Hamilton girls soccer team nailed down win after win this season and did not deviate in the title game to edge Xavier, 1-0, to capture the 5A-I crown on Saturday at Campo Verde High School.

It has been rare this season when anyone scores on the Hamilton girls soccer team. Shutouts in 21 of 24 games and four goals allowed overall is mighty impressive. The Huskies gave up their first goal since December on Wednesday night to 5A-I semifinal foe Mesquite midway through the second half and were faced with the question: Could they respond?