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Centennial, Hendersonville battle to draw 





Hendersonville's Hannah Clark attempts gain possession of the ball as she moves in front of Centennial's Morgan Thomas.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Hannah Clark attempts gain possession of the ball as she moves in front of Centennial’s Morgan Thomas.Brett Berwager

HENDERSONVILLE — A last minute goal from Centennial’s Jenna Drobny kept host Hendersonville High School from securing their second win of the season Tuesday night as the junior’s goal with 1:03 left in the contest tied the match at 2-2. 

Trailing in the last three minutes of the contest, 2-1, Centennial dominated possession before eventually finding the back of the net off Drobny’s foot. 

“That speaks to the resilience and willingness to do whatever it takes to create opportunities for ourselves,” said Centennial head coach MaryLynn Williams. “We had our moments where our intensity and tempo dropped, but they were willing to change in all three phases, especially in the final third.”

The draw for Centennial is their first of the season, according to coacht.com. The Lady Cougars now sit 4-4-1 on the season and look like a completely different unit from the one that started the season in early August. 

“We changed formations and lost some key players to injury for the season, but that doesn’t change our commitment to excellence and the accountability within ourselves and others,” she said. 

Hendersonville's Graceanne Lassiter gives a peace sign as she's introduced in the starting lineup against Centennial Tuesday night.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Graceanne Lassiter gives a peace sign as she’s introduced in the starting lineup against Centennial Tuesday night.Brett Berwager

Centennial claimed the game’s first lead in the 13 minute mark of the first half when Drobny found the back of the net after making a move at the top of the box then firing to beat Hendersonville keeper Helen Ramsey. 

The Lady Commandos responded quickly, however. 93 seconds later, a Liza Sircy pass inside the box found the foot of Grace Ann Lassiter, who buried her shot, tying the match at 1-1. 

Despite numerous opportunities in front of the net for Hendersonville in the second half, the Lady Commandos only converted once — a Hannah Clark shot from 40 yards out that slipped through the keeper’s hands for the 2-1 advantage. 

From there, Hendersonville dominated possession, corner kicks, and overall looks at the goal but never could finish. 

“We are missing that killer instinct to put the ball in the back of the net,” Hendersonville head coach Devin Woodard said. “Tonight is not a great feeling, but we did some good things, but if you can’t finish, someone else will.”

Centennial's Jules Garrison, left, and Hendersonville's Anna Galbraith collide and fall to the ground while battling for possession.Brett Berwager

Centennial’s Jules Garrison, left, and Hendersonville’s Anna Galbraith collide and fall to the ground while battling for possession.Brett Berwager

As for the final three minute stretch where Centennial controlled possession before eventually finding success, Woodard said the team needs to learn close. 

“Just gotta learn to manage the game,” she said. 

This year, the tie is the fourth for Hendersonville (1-4-5) as the Lady Commandos welcome in district foe Station Camp Thursday night for the team’s first district match of the season.

“Every district game is a rivalry game, so we will need to come out ready. We feel good, have a lot of confidence in our girls,” Woodard added. 

Centennial will host Franklin on Thursday at 7 p.m.

Centennial's Gabrielle Boulay, and Hendersonville's Anna Galbraith race towards the ball while attempting to gain possession.Brett Berwager

Centennial’s Gabrielle Boulay, and Hendersonville’s Anna Galbraith race towards the ball while attempting to gain possession.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville's Graceanne Lassiter attempts to gain possession against Centennial's Ashley Dreiman.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Graceanne Lassiter attempts to gain possession against Centennial’s Ashley Dreiman.Brett Berwager

Centennial goalkeeper Lilli Schmittou reaches while attempting to make a save against Hendersonville.Brett Berwager

Centennial goalkeeper Lilli Schmittou reaches while attempting to make a save against Hendersonville.Brett Berwager

Centennial's Gabrielle Boulay throws the ball in from the sideline.Brett Berwager

Centennial’s Gabrielle Boulay throws the ball in from the sideline.Brett Berwager

Centennial's Ashley Dreiman moves to gain possession against Hendersonville's Graceanne Lassiter.Brett Berwager

Centennial’s Ashley Dreiman moves to gain possession against Hendersonville’s Graceanne Lassiter.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville's Anna Galbraith falls to the ground while battling for possession with Centennial's Jules Garrison.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Anna Galbraith falls to the ground while battling for possession with Centennial’s Jules Garrison.Brett Berwager

Centennial's Jules Garrison helps up her teammate Lily Fox.Brett Berwager

Centennial’s Jules Garrison helps up her teammate Lily Fox.Brett Berwager

Centennial's Gabrielle Boulay races to keep possession of the ball against Hendersonville Tuesday night.Brett Berwager

Centennial’s Gabrielle Boulay races to keep possession of the ball against Hendersonville Tuesday night.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville's Anna Galbraith slides and reaches for the ball as she trips Centennial's Gabrielle Boulay.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Anna Galbraith slides and reaches for the ball as she trips Centennial’s Gabrielle Boulay.Brett Berwager

Centennial's Jules Garrison, left, and Hallie Gill celebrate a goal against Hendersonville Tuesday night.Brett Berwager

Centennial’s Jules Garrison, left, and Hallie Gill celebrate a goal against Hendersonville Tuesday night.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville's Reagan Tate attempts to keep Centennial's Hallie Gill from the ball during Tuesday night's match.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Reagan Tate attempts to keep Centennial’s Hallie Gill from the ball during Tuesday night’s match.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville's Anna Galbraith, left, battles to gain possession of the ball near the goal as Centennial's Ashley Dreiman attempts to defend.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Anna Galbraith, left, battles to gain possession of the ball near the goal as Centennial’s Ashley Dreiman attempts to defend.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville's Anna Galbraith pushes the ball up the field against Centennial.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Anna Galbraith pushes the ball up the field against Centennial.Brett Berwager

Centennial goalkeeper Lilli Schmittou dives to make a save against Hendersonville during Tuesday night's match.Brett Berwager

Centennial goalkeeper Lilli Schmittou dives to make a save against Hendersonville during Tuesday night’s match.Brett Berwager

Centennial's Jenna Drobny and Hendersonville's Maddie Owen jump in the air while attempting to gain possession of the ball.Brett Berwager

Centennial’s Jenna Drobny and Hendersonville’s Maddie Owen jump in the air while attempting to gain possession of the ball.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville's Anabelle Procter moves to gain possession of the ball against Centennial.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Anabelle Procter moves to gain possession of the ball against Centennial.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville's Anabelle Procter looks to push the ball up the field as she's defended by Centennial's Gabrielle Boulay.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Anabelle Procter looks to push the ball up the field as she’s defended by Centennial’s Gabrielle Boulay.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville's Hannah Clark shares a moment and laugh with teacher and Coach Joslin during halftime of Tuesday night's match. Hendersonville senior players selected an individual to be recognized who has impacted their lives in a positive manner.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Hannah Clark shares a moment and laugh with teacher and Coach Joslin during halftime of Tuesday night’s match. Hendersonville senior players selected an individual to be recognized who has impacted their lives in a positive manner.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville's Graceanne Lassiter shares a moment with Theater teacher Mrs. Everson during halftime of Tuesday night's match. Hendersonville senior players selected an individual to be recognized who has impacted their lives in a positive manner.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Graceanne Lassiter shares a moment with Theater teacher Mrs. Everson during halftime of Tuesday night’s match. Hendersonville senior players selected an individual to be recognized who has impacted their lives in a positive manner.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville's Anna Galbraith and Centennial's Morgan Thomas battle for possession during Tuesday night's match.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Anna Galbraith and Centennial’s Morgan Thomas battle for possession during Tuesday night’s match.Brett Berwager

Centennial's Hallie Gill races to gain possession of the ball against Hendersonville.Brett Berwager

Centennial’s Hallie Gill races to gain possession of the ball against Hendersonville.Brett Berwager

Centennial goalkeeper Lilli Schmittou misses the ball while attempting to make a save to give Hendersonville a 2-1 lead.Brett Berwager

Centennial goalkeeper Lilli Schmittou misses the ball while attempting to make a save to give Hendersonville a 2-1 lead.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville's Hannah Clark looks to throw the ball in from the sideline against Centennial.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Hannah Clark looks to throw the ball in from the sideline against Centennial.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville's Libby Galbraith kicks the ball downfield to a teammate.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Libby Galbraith kicks the ball downfield to a teammate.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville's Anabelle Procter races to gain possession while looking to help defend the goal against Centennial.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville’s Anabelle Procter races to gain possession while looking to help defend the goal against Centennial.Brett Berwager

Centennial's Jenna Drobny jumps into the arms of her teammate Jules Garrison while celebrating her goal with a minute remaining to tie the score at two against Hendersonville.Brett Berwager

Centennial’s Jenna Drobny jumps into the arms of her teammate Jules Garrison while celebrating her goal with a minute remaining to tie the score at two against Hendersonville.Brett Berwager

Centennial's Jenna Drobny is congratulated by teammates at the end of Tuesday night's match against Hendersonville. Drobny tied the game on a goal with only a minute remaining.Brett Berwager

Centennial’s Jenna Drobny is congratulated by teammates at the end of Tuesday night’s match against Hendersonville. Drobny tied the game on a goal with only a minute remaining.Brett Berwager

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