Packer girls soccer team blanks Faribault

Published 10:07 pm Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Austin's Rebecca Poss dribbles up the sidelines while being shadowed by Faribault's Payton Putrah during the first half Tuesday night Art Hass Stadium. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Austin’s Rebecca Poss dribbles up the sidelines while being shadowed by Faribault’s Payton Putrah during the first half Tuesday night Art Hass Stadium. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

The Packers picked up a 1-0 win over Faribault (2-11 overall, 1-7 Big Nine) in the last home girls soccer game at Art Hass Stadium Tuesday night.

Austin (5-6-1 overall, 2-5-1 Big Nine) took a 1-0 lead in the first half when Carolyn Hackel scored a goal early on.

Austin's Tory Grev settles the ball during the first half against Faribault Tuesday night at Art Hass Stadium. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Austin’s Tory Grev settles the ball during the first half against Faribault Tuesday night at Art Hass Stadium. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

“It was senior night tonight and we played the game in honor of them,” Austin head coach Enrique Camarena-Corzo said.

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Each team had plenty of scoring chances in the second half of the contest, but the Packers held on to their lead.

“Both teams played really strong,” Camarena-Corzo said. “There were a lot of good shots on goal and it was a tough game.”