(Courtesy of Broomfield HS)
Gia Lemley scored the winning goal with 3:40 remaining in overtime to lift Broomfield girls soccer to a 3-2 win over Pine Creek in the Class 5A girls soccer semifinals on Wednesday.
It was Lemley’s second goal of the game. It capped a game-long rally for the Eagles.
Pine Creek took a 1-0 lead on Ryanne Parker’s goal just 20 seconds in, but Broomfield rallied with two goals midway through the first half to take a 2-1 halftime lead.
Pine Creek’s Jayne Lydiatt tied the game in the second half, and it wound up in overtime.
(3) ThunderRidge 4, (11) Cherry Creek 1
At Shea Stadium: Despite giving up an early goal, Cherry Creek was able to tie the game and the score remained 1-1 as they reach halftime.
But three second half goals for the Grizzlies sealed the deal and they will play in the Class 5A semifinals.
(2) Grandview 3, (23) Chaparral 0
At Stutler Bowl: A Mandy Duggan goal extended the Wolves’ lead to 2-0 in the second half. They were able to tack on one more to make it a 3-0 final, allowing them to advance to the final four.
They’ll take on ThunderRidge in the semifinals on Saturday.
Chaparral’s Cinderella run ended after knocking out No. 10 Ralston Valley and No. 7 Rock Canyon.
(1) Mountain Vista 1, (8) Columbine 0
At Shea Stadium: The Golden Eagles, missing star Mallory Pugh, knocked out the defending champions.
Megan Massey scored the lone goal.
Mountain Vista will play Broomfield in the semifinals.
Semifinal matchups
May 19, at Englewood HS. (Bracket)
- (1) Mountain Vista vs. Broomfield, 11 a.m.
- (2) Grandview vs. (3) ThunderRidge, 1:30 p.m.