Special to the Leader & Times
The Lady Red faced a tough battle against the Hays Indians, ultimately falling short in a 3-2 loss.
Hays set the tone, netting two goals in the first half.
Hays continued their momentum with another goal early in the second half, but the Lady Red defense did not allow another goal the rest of the game.
Senior Arely Molina seized an opportunity with a well-placed penalty kick after a handball, putting the Lady Red on the board.
Senior Hailey Contreras capitalized on a pass from senior Mayra Hernandez, finding the back of the net in the 78th minute.
The Lady Redskins tried to get the tying goal, but the Lady Indians were able to hold on for the 3-2 win.
The loss dropped Liberal to 5-4-1 overall and 3-2 in the Western Athletic Conference.
Hays moved to 7-3 overall and 3-1 in the WAC.
Scoring Summary
Liberal
51 minute - Molina -
78th minute Contreras, Hernandez (assist)
Hays
11th minute - Hays
19th minute - Hays
48th minute - Hays
Lady Red -
6 shots on goal
4 keeper saves
6 corner kicks
Hays Lady Indians -
7 shots on goal
6 keeper saves
5 corner kicks
Liberal will step out of conference play Tuesday when they host Alva at Redskin Field.
