Pekin 2, Macomb 1

The Pekin Girls Soccer team took to the road for the first time this season and returned home with a 2-1 non-conference girls' soccer victory over Macomb.

The Dragons established themselves right away with several early chances. Freshman midfielder Jakki Johnson broke free at the top of the box at about 13 minutes in and was tripped from behind. Senior captain Sam Grimes converted the penalty kick to put the Dragons up 1-0.

Two minutes later it was Johnson again with a solid cross from the right side. Freshman Shelly Morris leaped high into the air and headed the ball down and hard towards the Bombers goal and off a Macomb defender for the 2-0 lead.

“Jakki played really well tonight. She had several great passes and really forced Macomb to defend her close in their third. Her ability to pass and shoot so well makes her someone that other teams really have to pay attention to. And it‘s great to see Shelly back out there after missing the first two games with an injury. The two of them have played together for a long time and their chemistry is evident.”

Pekin outshot Macomb 15-3 witht he bombers finally getting on board on Andie Cumbie's unassisted goal late in the second half.

Pekin returns to Mid-State 6 conference action today at Peoria Richwoods.