Ward Melville girls soccer strikes twice in first half to top Sachem North

Ward Melville scored both goals in the first 40 minutes to beat Sachem North 2-0 in a Division I girls soccer matchup Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 29. Aliya Leonard gave the Patriots the early momentum, finishing a shot into the right corner about 15 minutes into the match. Ella Lineberry then added the decisive insurance goal with 1:57 left in the opening half, converting once her shot on goal found the net. The second half stayed scoreless as Sachem North’s goalie Gabby Pilagi made 8 saves, while Giavanna Parente recorded a stop for Ward Melville. The win improves Ward Melville to 6-0-1.