WESTFIELD, IN. (June 1st, 2025) – The Kings Hammer Ladies put on an impressive performance during their first match against Indy Eleven this season, winning 3-2.
Kings Hammer started off this match strong, opening with a goal in the 10th minute by Britt. Just minutes later, KHFC’s Goalkeeper, Maria Galley, had back-to-back saves in the 14th and 16th minutes, keeping KHFC in the lead. In the 19th minute, KHFC was rewarded a corner kick, and Indy Eleven’s Goalkeeper, Emily Edwards, was able to make a brilliant save but KHFC kept the momentum rolling. In the 25th minute, Sam Erbach hit the back of the net with an assist from Peyton Smith, giving Kings Hammer the lead 0-2.
Indy Eleven attempted to catch up in the first half, with Maddy Osswald taking a shot and finding the goal post in the 30th minute, followed by a corner kick. Responding to the pressure of the match, Indy Eleven’s Asa Yamazaki scored for the home team in the 39th minute, assisted by Addison Chester, making the score 1-2. Three minutes of stoppage time were added to close out the first half, but no more goals.
Entering the second half, Indy Eleven made some key substitutions, bringing Talyn Guthrie and Jenna Chatterton into the match and taking out Kate Malin and Addison Chester. Trying to continue the momentum they had build in the first half, Katie Bulger smacked the goal post following a corner kick in the 52nd and 54th minutes. In the 57th minute, KHFC brought Ava Arengo into the match for Emma Frey. Indy Eleven brought in new substitutions Olivia Joyce and Sara Trandji in for Olivia Smith and Katie Bulger in the 68th minute. KHFC aimed to further control the match by substituting Mackenzie Carle for Taylor White in the 71st minute, and more substitutions for both teams in the 82nd minute.
In the 85th minute, KHFC Forward Lauren Flax shot on target with an assist from Mackenzie Carle, putting KHFC in the lead, 3-1. Indy Eleven pushed on, and Joyce scored in the 88th minute, assisted by Grace Bahr. But one minute of stoppage time added to the second half wasn’t enough for them to find the equalizer.
The game ended in a 2-3 win for Kings Hammer FC.
Kings Hammer’s Head Coach, Jacob Morrison, was able to reflect on how to keep the team grounded after their past wins.
“Our goal for last season was to finish in the top two. Our goal this season is to be the champions. We understand every game is important and we don’t take those moment lightly.”
He also added, “We continue to be dangerous and take chances on goal, but we have to do a better job of defending our goal across 90 minutes.”
The Kings Hammer Ladies’ next match will be this Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025 at 7pm against Racing Louisville where the ladies will be competing on their home turf.
