March 22nd, 2015              

    Once again Samantha and two of her teammates played with the short-handed U13 team this afternoon at the Genesee Fieldhouse. The U13 girls have struggled during their indoor season, having lost their previous 5 games (including yesterday with the U14 girls playing with them). This game was scoreless through the first half of game action, giving the girls hope that they would be able to end the winless streak. Sam ended up starting the second half in goal, but her rustiness showed as she allowed what I thought was an easy goal (and Sam agreed with me after the game). Thankfully one of her new U13 teammates scored to even things up to bail her out. As time wound down the coach pulled Sam from goal, putting her at forward in an attempt to score in the frantic final minutes. It wasn't meant to be, however, as time wound down, ending the game in a 1-1 tie. The good news for the U13 team was that they finally managed to avoid a loss, giving them a 0-1-5 record on the season.

Michigan Impact U13 Indoor Game 6 - vs. WAZA North U12 Girls - Kelly
	Samantha made some really nice plays in the field, but unfortunately I was more focused on the game than I was on taking pictures!
	Sam moved to goal in the second half.
	Sam grabbing the ball out of the air on an opposition shot.
	Sam lining up a drop kick...
	...and watching the ball drop to her foot...
	...before she sends it down the field...
	...and watches it soar through the air.
	Sam lining up a goal kick...
	...and approaching the ball...
	...and taking the kick...
	...and sending it to her teammates down the field.
	Sam taking another drop kick...
	...and sending it down the field.