Lady Blazers hold off Madisonville, 2-1

In a matchup of two of the top girls’ soccer teams in Region 2, the host University Heights Academy Lady Blazers edged Madisonville-North Hopkins 2-1 Tuesday night.

Skylar Cantrell led UHA with a goal and an assist and Kendall Hancock added a goal.

Madison Williams had five saves in goal for the Lady Blazers, who finished the regular season with a 12-3 record.

UHA will begin postseason play as the top seed in the District 8 Tournament. The Lady Blazers will face Christian County at 5:30 p.m. Monday at Givens Field in the district tournament semifinals.

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