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Molly Walline led the offense and her sister Emma paced the defense for Milan soccer vs. SMCC; Monroe baseball pitchers shine in sweep of Bedford.
MONROE – Molly and Emma Walline are sisters. They grew up under the same roof, but have different addresses on the soccer field. Molly posted two goals and an assist to pace the offense and Emma led a defense that allowed just three shots on goal during a 4-0 win over St.
Mary Catholic Central in the Huron League round-robin on Wednesday, May 6. “They are a great duo,” Milan coach Phil Hayes said of the Walline sisters. More: Monroe County Region high school sports roundup for Tuesday, May 5 Very different approaches to the game make them a great duo.
“They’ve always been opposites,” Hayes said. “One is more aggressive on the defensive end and the other is more aggressive on offense. ” Abbi Neuhart and Ellie Budd both notched a goal and an assist.
Charlotte Finch also played strong defense in front of goalkeeper Olivia Parker. Milan, which suffered heavy graduation loses after last season, pushed its record to 5-3-2. “We replaced a lot of girls,” Hayes said.