Canton senior Emma Skinner (7) in action earlier this season.
COVENTRY – On October 10, the Canton High girls soccer team had just two wins and a tie after 10 games. They had six games remaining in the regular season. The Warriors went 4-1-1 with four consecutive victories to close out the regular season and qualify for the Class S tournament.
On Tuesday, No. 26 Canton made NCCC rival Coventry work hard to advance with a 1-0 decision in the first round of the Class S tournament under the lights in Coventry.
Amy Akerley’s goal was the difference for the Patriots, who scored three goals against Canton in a win in early October.
Amanda Gottlieb made nine saves in net to keep Canton (6-9-2) in the game. The Warriors had four shots on goal.
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