Celtics cruise into regional semifinals

from Ocala Star Banner

Once again, the Celtics imposed their will.

The Trinity Catholic girls soccer team rolled through the regional quarterfinals Thursday night, just like they stormed through districts last week, hanging a methodical 7-0 whipping on visiting Taylor.

The Celtics (21-3-2) got five goals from sophomore Ashley Coley and a stellar defensive effort from a back line that played physical soccer from the opening whistle.

"(The defense) did a wonderful job," seventh-year head coach Blendel Elias said. "I always tell them to ‘take it game by game; don't take anything lightly.'

"They're playing well. The passing, the communication . . . what else can you ask?"

Taylor's main scoring threat, junior forward Ciarra Britt, came into Ocala with 41 goals on the season, and let with the same number.

Harassed and intimidated by the likes of Asami Floyd, Christina Camargo and Blaire Kelley, Britt retreated to the back line for the final minutes of the match.