VIDEO, PHOTO GALLERY: Middle breezes in playoff opener

October 26, 2022

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — The Middle Township High School girls soccer team enjoyed a rather easy victory in its South Jersey Group II opener Wednesday afternoon.

The Lady Panthers, seeded third in the tournament, rolled to an 8-0 win over No. 14 Lindenwold, scoring four goals in each half.

Middle (12-3) moves on to host No. 6 Seneca on Saturday at noon in a sectional quarterfinal game. Lindenwold fell to 4-12.

Sofia Sgrignioli led a balanced scoring effort for Middle with two goals. Other goal scorers in the win included McKenna Gregory, Anna Delaney, Eva Dimitrov, Gabrielle Braun, CC DiMauro and Carmen O’Hara.

Angelina Lorenzo needed to make just one save in goal for her third shutout of the season.

Middle Township's Eva Dimitrov moves the ball ahead of a Lindenwold midfielder as teammate Carmen O'Hara looks on.
Middle Township defender Kate Grier sends the ball forward as teammate Brooke Nabb looks on from behind.
Carmen O'Hara of Middle Township holds off a Lindenwold back.
CC DiMauro of Middle Township reacts to a loose ball ahead of two Lindenwold defenders.
Middle Township's CC DiMauro heads toward the penalty area.
Middle Township's Ana Delaney keeps her head up as she retrieves the ball ahead of a Lindenwold player.
Middle Township's Sofia Sgrignioli (center) eventually knocked this corner kick into goal in the first half.
Middle Township's McKenna Gregory looks to take the ball away from a Lindenwold player.
Middle Township's Maddyn McAnaney plays the ball forward.
Middle Township's Kailey Sanchez has possession in the midfield.
Middle Township's Gabrielle Braun crosses the ball into a dangerous area.