The Zionsville High School Lady Eagles soccer team goal this year was to get a sectional championship and on Saturday October 17th in front of their home fans they were able to deliver the much anticipated title beating the University Lady Trailblazers 2-1 in overtime.

In  a game that featured tons of scoring opportunities for the Lady Eagles, Junior forward Lindsey Hansen came through big yet again scoring two goals including the game winning goal in overtime.

It was not supposed to be this hard, but yet Zionsville found itself in a battle with University. The Lady Trailblazers defied all odds by being able not only to stay in the match but forcing the Lady Eagles to dip deep inside to get the win. Zionsville started the game with a frenzy attacking University's goal relentlessly. However the Lady Blazers GK and defense withstood the pressure and managed to keep the score tied 0-0. That is until Hansen came into center stage. On a ball headed by Mina Mansoori, Lindsey was able to put back the rebound into an open net to give Zionsville the 1-0 lead with 15 minutes left in the first half.

In the second half disaster struck for Zionsville as University scored off a cross from a direct kick from the right side of the field. One of University's players came through unmarked and hit a one time shot to even up the score. Zionsville kept pushing the entire half to get the game winner, yet University was able to keep the Lady Eagles off the scoreboard. The game remained 1-1 so both teams headed into overtime. Then Hansen became the hero once again, she headed in a beautiful corner kick by Senior Kasey McKenney three minutes into the first overtime period to give the Lady Eagles the 2-1 lead. University fought valiantly the rest of the overtime but could not get the equalizer.

"Our hat goes off to University, they came in here with nothing to lose and they played their hearts out. Those kids and their coach Ricky Moreno should be very proud of themselves for their effort, they really made us work hard for this title", said head coach Ramon Aguillon. "I cannot be more proud of our team, we were able not only to win a Sectional title but to beat two of the top three teams in the state in the same week. That is a remarkable achievement, we are very excited for the opportunity to play for a Regional title".

Zionsville's record goes tp 12-2-4 as they advance to face New Palestine on Wednesday October 21st aT 7PM in Hamilton Southeastern High School field.

"We are exactly where we want to be, we have a shot at earning a Regional championship. We cannot ask for more. Our girls will be ready for yet another challenge"