ALTON - Marquette Catholic shut out Metro East Lutheran 8-0 in a home soccer match at Gordon Moore Park on Wednesday night.

The Explorers continue to improve as the season moves ahead and are excited about post-season play, which will begin soon.

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"The girls played well in the offensive third," Marquette Catholic head girls soccer coach Brian Hoener said. "They took control of the match early and did a good job finishing their chances."

The Explorers' scoring went as follows:

Goal: Jillian Nelson assist: Lydia Randazzo

Goal: Madilyn Smith assist: unassisted

Goal: Madilyn Smith assist: emma Anselm

Goal: Emma Anselm assist: Jillian Nelson

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Goal: Emma Anselm assist: Madilyn Smith

Goal: Emma Anselm assist: Hayley Williams

Goal: Hayley Williams assist: Emma Anselm

Goal: Hayley assist: unassisted

Marquette Catholic, now 8-6, plays again Friday at home against Roxana in a key rivalry match between two solid teams at Gordon Moore Park.

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