Sussex Academy girl’s soccer blanks Delmar in Henlopen South showdown

GEORGETOWN, Del. – Sussex Academy girl’s soccer took down Delmar 1-0 on Tuesday in Georgetown.

The teams played to a 0-0 draw in the first half, thanks in part to the efforts of Wildcats goalkeeper Lily Baker, who stood tall against consistent pressure from the Seahawks’ offense.

The match remained scoreless until Sussex Academy final broke through with just over 20 minutes to play. Maya Hastings sent a ball into a box that found the foot of Natalie Roblero Chavez in a dangerous position. Roblero Chavez sent it to a cutting Addyson Bleile in the heart of the box who finished past the outstretched arms of Baker.

The freshman Bleile’s goal proved to be the difference in the game, giving Sussex Academy a 1-0 victory over Henlopen South foe Delmar.

After the game, Seahawks Head Coach Chase Humphrey talked about how his group was finally able to break through, saying, “Just keeping our discipline. At the beginning of the first half we were forcing things too much, gave them goal kicks, played into space for no reason. I think once we settled down in the second half and found feet and broke them down, Addy [Bleile] had a great finish and that was all we needed.”

Sussex Academy moves to 10-3 with the victory, with Delmar falling to 10-2-1.