Bel Air, Md. - The Fighting Owls made quick work of Essex Friday afternoon, downing the rival Knights 4-1 in a Md Juco conference duel.
 
Harford's defense shined in contest, holding Essex without a shot for the first half. The Knights would slip one past the Fighting Owls midway through the second, but Harford's offense stepped up with two more goals to walk away with the win.
 
Harford improves to 6-2 (2-1 Md Juco) on the season while Essex falls to 2-5 (1-3 Md Juco).   
 
Scoring Summary
17' – HARFORD – Brooke Murphy
64' – HARFORD – Lillyann Loomis
65' – ESSEX – Taylor West
67' – HARFORD – Rachel Bohli
76' – HARFORD – Kasie Lambert
 
Turning Point
Essex's Taylor West scored shortly after Loomis' goal to cut Harford's lead in half, but sophomore striker Rachel Bohli would break through and find the back of the net two minutes later to put the ladies in blue back up by two.
 
Key Stats & Notes

• Kasie Lambert extended her point streak on Friday with a goal in the 76^th minute. The sophomore midfielder has earned a goal or assist in eight straight games.
• The Fighting Owls outshot the Lakers 22-4 Sunday, including 12 shots on target.
• Freshman Lillyann Loomis made her first appearance for the Fighting Owls tonight, scoring a goal in the 64' minute to put Harford ahead 2-0.
• Friday's win bumps the Fighting Owls' win streak up to four.

 
Up Next
Harford will go on the road next Saturday to face Hagerstown in a doubleheader beginning at Noon. Their next home match will be on October 5 against Catonsville.