It was a back-and-forth match throughout the first half until the 27:30 mark, when GC was awarded a free kick. Chloe Gardner placed a perfect ball into the box, finding Aubrey Bush who finished to give GC a 1–0 lead. Halftime 1-0 GC. Columbus North responded early in the second half, capitalizing on a corner kick to even the score 1–1. Both teams continued to battle, but a ball that lingered too long inside the 18 allowed Columbus North to take a 2–1 lead at the nine-minute mark. Paige McCarley put a strong shot on goal in the 13th minute of the half, but the Bulldogs’ keeper held firm. In the closing minutes, Columbus North added a third goal to seal the match. Final: GC 1 – Columbus North 3 The Cougars played well against a top-20 ranked opponent, showing grit and determination throughout the entire match. Player of the Match: Jessica Kleinknight Next Match: GC is back in action at home Wednesday evening for Staff Appreciation Night as they take on New Palestine in the Battle for the Bell! ⚽💙