Team Ohlmiller tops Team Waters 12-11 in close thriller
Team Ohlmiller and Team Waters met in the second game of Saturday afternoon, with Caylee Waters seeking a star performance in hopes of catching up to Taylor Cummings on the overall leaderboard.
It was an exciting, back-and-forth game with four lead changes in the fourth quarter. Ultimately, Team Ohlmiller came out with the close 12-11 win.
Here are the highlights from the matchup between Team Waters and Team Ohlmiller:
Neither offense was able to capitalize early, as the goalkeepers did an excellent job blocking shots. Mira Shane had multiple saves early, building on an already strong weekend.
.@tis_a_MIRAcle is making SAVES early! 🧱#BeUnlimited pic.twitter.com/oQX7O1IV3S
— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) August 21, 2021
Ally Kennedy put the first point on the board for Team Ohlmiller, sending a rocket past the diving Caylee Waters to make it 1-0.
first pick 🤝 first GOAL@ally_kennedyx shoots from just inside the 8 to give Team @kylieohlmiller a 1-0 lead‼️#BeUnlimited pic.twitter.com/uaFS6Kbkzo
— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) August 21, 2021
After a brilliant behind-the-back pass from Kylie Ohlmiller, Emily Parros put it away and put her team up by two.
.@kylieohlmiller BTB pass ➡️ @egarritweet GOAL#BeUnlimited pic.twitter.com/MFgFEwzypW
— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) August 21, 2021
Parros added her second goal of the game with just 18 seconds left in the quarter off a feed from Izzy McMahon, making it three unanswered goals from Team Ohlmiller. However, Kenzie Kent refused to let her team be scoreless in the first quarter. She sent a bounce shot past Shane with eight seconds remaining to bring the score to 3-1, but Team Ohlmiller still won the quarter and earned 20 win points.
.@egarritweet is RAISING THE ROOF with this SICK SHOVEL and SCORE! 🙌#BeUnlimited pic.twitter.com/vNcBr1Qgi8
— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) August 21, 2021
.@unkentrolable is SLIDING into the goal in STYLE‼️#BeUnlimited pic.twitter.com/0N54dRtIgK
— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) August 21, 2021
Ohlmiller opened the second quarter with a goal of her own, getting separation from her defender and scoring off her weak hand.
the GOALmiller spin cycle! 🔥@kylieohlmiller is twisting and turning on the field today!#BeUnlimited pic.twitter.com/RkOWmHUBJT
— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) August 21, 2021
Kent immediately answered with her second goal of the day, making the score 4-2. Nicole Levy quickly made it a one goal game, shooting a bullet past Shane for her 17th of the season.
.@Nicoleelevy14 with a ROCKET! 🚀#BeUnlimited pic.twitter.com/PlxwSbidL5
— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) August 21, 2021
Katrina Dowd put Team Ohlmiller back up by two with a slice and dice between the defense, placing the ball perfectly past Waters.
Never a DOWD when Katrina is on your team! 💜#BeUnlimited pic.twitter.com/EUttS53zjs
— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) August 21, 2021
Levy added her second goal of the game with just over a minute and a half remaining in the second quarter, running all the way around the goal cage and scoring with a diving finish. Sammy Jo Tracy answered just eight seconds later off the draw to make it 6-4.
OM-LEVYYYY 🙌@Nicoleelevy14 is hitting all the levels!#BeUnlimited pic.twitter.com/oPNhHrFdFj
— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) August 21, 2021
SAMMY “LOW” TRACY! ⬇️@SammJoT sneaks one into the back of the goal!#BeUnlimited pic.twitter.com/D0cdYkj4Ex
— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) August 21, 2021
With 20 quarter points on the line, Amanda Johansen batted the ball past Shane using the outside of her crosse with less than a second on the clock, winning the quarter for Team Waters and bringing them within one.
.@amandajohansen7‘s new hobby is BEATING BUZZERS! 🚨#BeUnlimited pic.twitter.com/OF2w5f1mtx
— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) August 21, 2021
After a brief weather delay, the third quarter kicked off with an over-the-shoulder goal from Leavy for the hat trick, tying the game at six goals apiece.
After being on #SCTop10 last week @Nicoleelevy14 wants on the list again‼️
This over the shoulder goal might do the TRICK 👀#BeUnlimited pic.twitter.com/pUEtrb1xuP
— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) August 21, 2021
Dowd added her second goal of the game shortly after to put Team Ohlmiller up 7-6.
Katrina Dowd is letting it FLY @MDSoccerPlex ✈️#BeUnlimited pic.twitter.com/yXX5PlJmTe
— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) August 21, 2021
With just over two minutes left in the quarter, Team Waters tied up the game once again as Taryn Vanthof scored after a fake.
.@tarynvan18 has joined the GOAL scoring party! 🎉#BeUnlimited pic.twitter.com/icneOxeW8N
— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) August 21, 2021
Kennedy showed off her quickness and athleticism as she powered through the defense, scoring her second goal of the game and putting Team Ohlmiller back on top.
a double team is no problem for @ally_kennedyx 👀#BeUnlimited pic.twitter.com/AOvNu6ZkB9
— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) August 21, 2021
Vanthof added onto her outstanding day with yet another goal to tie the game 8-8, with under a minute left in the third quarter. That last minute effort allowed Team Waters to win the third quarter, giving Waters 20 more points in her bid to unseat Cummings from first place.
“TIE IT UP” TARYN@tarynvan18 sneaks her way to a goal! #BeUnlimited pic.twitter.com/66GuBT109b
— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) August 21, 2021
To start the fourth quarter, Alex Aust notched her first goal of the game for Team Waters to give the orange team their first lead of the day.
.@AAust10 is HUNGRY for GOALS and her mom’s homemade post game meal! 🍽#BeUnlimited pic.twitter.com/pHoMHsYBW6
— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) August 21, 2021
Ohlmiller answered with back to back goals to take back the lead for her team, quickly securing a hat trick.
Queen of the Highlight Reel @kylieohlmiller just scored two goals, her team has a 1 goal lead! 👀#BeUnlimited pic.twitter.com/yIZgtxKopJ
— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) August 21, 2021
Kent notched a hat trick of her own with three minutes left, tying up the game 10-10 with just under four minutes left in the game. Immediately after, Haley Warden added on with her first goal of the day to put Team Waters up 11-10.
.@haleywarden25 works her way inside the 8 to give Team @seawaters7 the lead! 🔥#BeUnlimited pic.twitter.com/IJAki6yM1X
— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) August 21, 2021
With under two minutes left, Izzy McMahon scored the equalizer for Team Ohlmiller. Dowd quickly scored her third goal of the game on a bounce shot to put the purple team on top.
.@The_IzzyIz says “we aren’t done yet”
The game is TIED with less than two minutes remaining 👀#BeUnlimited pic.twitter.com/t3phZGszRl
— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) August 21, 2021
NO DOWD EVER 👀
Katrina’s goal gives Team @kylieohlmiller a one goal lead! #BeUnlimited pic.twitter.com/NB8E7ZMrg3
— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) August 21, 2021
Team Waters tried to tie it up at the very end, but Team Ohlmiller held onto their lead and won the thrilling contest 12-11.
Waters earned 145 points and was named MVP 1. Kathy Rudkin accumulated 139 points and was voted MVP 2. Kenzie Kent got 93 points and was selected as MVP 3.
Related Articles
Join the Unlimited Club
Unlock exclusive benefits with your FREE membership
Benefits
- Follow Your Favorite Sports
- Enjoy Virtual Fan Events
- Chat on the Community Board
- Vote for Game MVP, Seasonal Awards
- Play in the AU Fantasy League
...and more