GOSHEN, Ind. - Women's soccer took on #11 Spring Arbor in their final match of the 2026 season, closing out the season at home. The Maple Leafs eventually fell 4-0 to the Cougars.
The Cougars started the game aggressively, dominating possession early on. They forced several big saves out of Hailey Ballast in the first minutes of the match, before eventually converting in the 10th minute off a shot from Isa Martinez. Shortly after this, Grace McCall fired off the Leafs only shot on goal for the night.
Spring Arbor continued to possess the ball, but were unable to get back the Goshen defense for most of the first half. It wasn't until the 41st minute that the Cougars were able to find their second goal, this one off the foot of Karly Miller.
During her stint in goal for just 45 minutes, Ballast picked up 7 goals and brought the Leafs into a 2-0 scoreline at the half. Amara Torrey then took the goal for the Leafs in the second half.
The Leafs did build up a few dangerous counterattacks in the second half, but the Cougars wouldn't be deterred, as Claire VanZanten picked up their third goal in the 63rd minute, which marked her 14th of the season.
Both teams continued pushing until the very end, illustrated in part by the Cougars final goal in the 87th minute.
The Leafs finished the season 3-13-2, and 0-8-1 in Crossroads League action.
