Metamora 3, Pekin 0

METAMORA - For the second straight game, the Pekin girls soccer team was unable to put the ball in the net, losing a 3-0 Mid-Illini Conference decision to host Metamora Thursday.

A beautiful shot from Marissa Ausman just four minutes into the game turned out to be the game-winner. The Redbirds outshot the Dragons 15-2 in the first half.

With the wind at their backs in the second half, the Dragons were in full attack mode, getting several good chances to score.

"We outshot them in the second half, but still couldn't get over the hump," said Pekin coach Edgar Sandoval. "Still, it's progress as we had many more chances tonight than we did against Morton. Hopefully we can regroup and give a strong effort against Dunlap on Saturday."

Pekin goalie Lindsay Coffey finished with 16 saves, one short of her career high.