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Starters for both teams today in the second D1 state semifinal

Michael Whitlow

Madison West: Adah Lambeck (GK), Saffron Zahorik-Schultz, Adah Minikel-Lacocque, Catherine Arnold, Addie Iverson, Mia Ozanne, Elsie Watson, Shiloh Ozanne, Nola Maughan, Arianna Kontny and Gabi Retana.

Arrowhead: Livia Gaudagno (GK), Brylie Walos, Lyla Birkenstock, Amara Leppla, Chloe Fitzgerald, Elise Gremban, Audrey Willouhby, Ellie Pearson, Ansley Schaak, Abby Albrecht and Avery Fitzgerald.

The ball’s been kicked off and we’re off and running this afternoon.

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Up next: the second D1 state semifinal between Arrowhead and Madison West

Michael Whitlow

We’ll find out who No. 1 Muskego will face in Saturday morning’s D1 state title match as No. 2 seed Arrowhead will face No. 3 Madison West in the second semifinal here at Uihlein Soccer Park.

Muskego advanced to Saturday with a 3-0 victory over Kimberly. The winner of this second semifinal will try and keep the Warriors from winning its fourth straight state title.

Starters for both sides are coming shortly.

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Final: Muskego 3, Kimberly 0

Michael Whitlow

It’s official.

The Muskego Warriors will play for its fourth straight Division 1 state girls soccer championship on Saturday morning with a comfortable 3-0 victory over No. 4 seed Kimberly in the first D1 semifinal today.

Goals by Bella Mittelstaedt, Elsa Maurer and Jess Fernau have put the Warriors in line for history on Saturday against the winner of the Arrowhead-Madison West semifinal coming up next here in Milwaukee.

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Katie Owens’ strike is easily stopped by Savannah Mittelstaedt

Michael Whitlow

A set piece opportunity arises for Kimberly in the 72nd minute as Katie Owens’ direct kick attempt is stopped by Muskego goalkeeper Savannah Mittelstaedt from about 30 yards out. It’s the first shot attempt for the Papermakers in the second half, who haven’t registered a touch inside the Warriors’ 18-yard box in this final 40 minutes.

Muskego still leads, 3-0.

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Abby Artlip goes off the far post

Michael Whitlow

Muskego’s Abby Artlip just about made it a 4-0 contest, but her right-footed strike stings off the far right post in the 68th minute for the Warriors. The Warriors have brought some fresher legs on the pitch with a three-goal advantage late here in the second half, as the likes of Kelsey Morgan, Alayna Spader and Riley Krupa have come onto the pitch.

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Goal, Muskego

Michael Whitlow

And there is your dagger.

Jess Fernau makes her presence known today with a beautiful shot off her left foot at the top of the 18-yard box that floated past Bee Brocket to give the defending champion Warriors a 3-0 lead today in the 65th minute. It’s the Ball State recruit’s team-leading 17th goal of the season.

Muskego 3, Kimberly 0.

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A beautiful save from Bee Brockert keeps Kimberly alive

Michael Whitlow

Sadie Mittelstaedt’s diving header attempt inside the six-yard box is stoned by Kimberly goalkeeper Bee Brockert in the 61st minute to keep it a 2-0 game. Brockert and the back line from the Papermakers have keep the No. 4 seed in it against the Warriors. Muskego have completely controlled the ball and the pace of play in this second half and it’s been hard for the Papermakers to even string a few passes together today.

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We’re 15 minutes into the second half, Muskego still leads

Michael Whitlow

It’s been a cagey first 15 minutes into the second half, but the Warriors have dominated the action once again with a 2-0 advantage over Kimberly. The Warriors have controlled the ball and played in their offensive half for much of this second half. They haven’t found that third goal that would likely serve as the proverbial dagger today.

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We’re off and running in the second half

Michael Whitlow

Both teams are back on the pitch for the final 40 minutes between No. 1 Muskego and No. 4 Kimberly. The Warriors currently lead the Papermakers, 2-0.

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Halftime: Muskego 2, Kimberly 0

Michael Whitlow

The Warriors take a two-goal lead into the halftime intermission.

Goals by Bella Mittelstedt (16′) and Elsa Maurer (26′) have the defending state champions in front by two after a dominant first-half display. The Warriors held the Papermakers to just one shot attempt in the opening 40 minutes of play and controlled the action for virtually the entire first half.

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Into the final five minutes of the first half

Michael Whitlow

Muskego still holds a 2-0 advantage as we head closer to halftime in the first Division 1 state semifinal. It’s been all Warriors in the opening half over the Papermakers. They’ve won a quartet of corners and have outshot the Papermakers by five shots already today (6-1). The Warriors’ pressure on the ball has consistently frustrated the Papermakers in its 4-5-1 setup. We’ll see if the Fox Valley Association champions adjust after the first 40 minutes.

11:35 am CTShare this update

Goal, Muskego

Michael Whitlow

An awesome set piece off a won corner for the Warriors doubles the lead for the defending champions.

Elsa Maurer finds the back of the net off a great delivery following a short corner from Jess Fernau off the right foot of Ashlynn Scharrer into the box in the 26th minute gives the Warriors a 2-0 lead over Kimberly. It’s Maurer’s third goal of the campaign.

Muskego 2, Kimberly 0.

11:23 am CTShare this update

Goal, Muskego

Michael Whitlow

What a start for the Warriors.

Bella Mittelstaedt’s beautiful turn at the top of the 18-yard box on a helper from Elsa Maurer help top-seed Muskego take an early 1-0 advantage in the 16th minute. Mittelstaedt fired a missile off her right foot past Bee Brockert and it’s the defending champions out in front first today.

Muskego 1, Kimberly 0.

11:18 am CTShare this update

It’s been all Muskego early on

Michael Whitlow

Kimberly’s Vada Sousek has the lone shot on target through the first 10 minutes of action today, but it’s been all Warriors with the possession. They’ve been able to play through the middle of the park without much resistance, but haven’t been able to put its couple shot attempts on target so far today.

We’re into the 11th minute, still no score.

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Starters for both teams

Michael Whitlow

Kimberly: Bee Brockert (GK), Vada Sousek, Skyler Brey, Kaylee Behnke, Ayla Raasch, Katie Owens, Grace Peters, Marie Van Zeeland, Emily Urban, Lindsay Owens and Isabel Pagan Vega.

Muskego:Savannah Mittelstaedt (GK), Ashlynn Scharrer, Ella Kandziora, Autumn Dibb, Elsa Maurer, Klara Muench, Bella Mittelstaedt, Bree Scafe, Jess Fernau, Abby Artlip and Riley Krupa.

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We’re about to get started with the Division 1 tournament

Michael Whitlow

Hello again, friends.

We’re ready for kickoff in the Division 1 state girls soccer semifinals with defending three-time champion and top-seeded Muskego and the team they defeated in last season’s state title game with No. 4 seed Kimberly.

Conditions are picture perfect here in northern Milwaukee today for what should be a great pair of Division 1 state semifinals today.