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South Anchorage goalkeeper Skylar Lind kicks the ball during the Wolverines' 7-0 home shutout against the Bettye Davis East High Thunderbirds on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. (Bill Roth / ADN) Not giving up a goal in soccer over an extended period is extremely rare given the mercurial nature of the sport. All it takes is just one lucky bounce of the ball, a slip or misstep for an opponent to find the back of the net.
The reigning Division I state champion South Anchorage girls soccer team hasn’t experienced a loss so far in its title-defending campaign. The Wolverines also haven’t given up a goal in their last eight games going back over a month. While the goalkeeper is the last line of defense, South has succeeded thanks in large part to an incredible total team effort.
“It’s nice to be able to keep the streak going but also be able to work well as a team together, and keep moving forward and look forward to the next game,” junior goalkeeper Skylar Lind said. Ali Adkins of South, right, kicks the ball towards the goal as Beatrix Brogan of East High defends during the Wolverines' 7-0 home shutout against the Thunderbirds on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. (Bill Roth / ADN) South head coach Lauren Lux also credited the Wolverines’ talent and depth for their ability to keep the heat on opposing teams.
That has taken the pressure off South’s two goalkeepers, who sometime rotate from half to half. “I think we have really strong players on every line, from goalkeeper to our front,�.
