by midpenn
McConnellsburg’s girls soccer team defeated Windber 2-0 on Oct. 4, extending its winning streak to 12 games. The conference victory was the Lady Spartans’ 11th shutout this season and eighth consecutive shutout.
After a scoreless first half, Laynee Hendershot’s cross set up Gemma Gordon for the opening goal. Gordon then assisted Marin DeShong’s goal with 13 minutes remaining. McConnellsburg finished with a 32-12 advantage in shots and a 24-3 edge in shots on goal. The Lady Spartans have outscored opponents 72-2 this season.
The McConnellsburg boys followed with a 12-0 conference win over visiting Forbes Road on Oct. 5, earning their 11th consecutive victory.
Hoyt Glenn opened the scoring off a Callen Mellott assist. The Spartans built a 9-0 halftime lead, with Glenn scoring four first-half goals. He added his fifth shortly after halftime, followed by goals from Lincoln McKelvey and Chris Ebersole.
McKelvey finished with three goals, while Jace Fletcher and Ebersole each scored twice. McConnellsburg outshot Forbes Road 69-1 and recorded 44 shots on goal.
The Spartans improved to 11-0 overall and 5-0 in the ICC East. They are scheduled to host Berlin Brothersvalley at 7:15 p.m. Oct. 8.
Published with Permission from Mid Penn Broadcasting. Read the full story here: https://thesportspage.blog/2026/10/08/mcconnellsburg-girls-and-boys-soccer-record-shutout-wins/
