Indians’ sophomore forward rejoices after winning state title

HERSHEY – Jamie Hunter was at the right place at the right time.

Donegal’s sophomore forward parked herself in the box in front of the goal and was salivating for a pass, which came.

Hunter blasted a shot on goal from close range in the first half of the Indians’ state-championship game against league rival Lancaster Mennonite in Hersheypark Stadium last Friday night.

Considering Mennonite’s goalie got lost in traffic, it looked like a sure goal. But one of the Blazers’ defenders was johnny-on-the-spot and used her body to save Hunter’s blast.

No goal for Hunter?

No big deal.

The rebound landed directly on the foot of Donegal ace goal-scorer Brittany Knouse, who buried a shot in the left corner to give the Indians a 1-0 lead – on the way to a 3-0 victory for Donegal’s first PIAA Double-A girls’ state soccer championship.

Hunter earned an assist on the play, which jump-started Donegal’s offense. Knouse went on to score another goal, and Jovita Richardson iced it for the Indians, who earned their fourth shutout victory in States.

Donegal will lose just three seniors from this team, so Hunter a slew of other underclassmen will have the chance to get back here again next spring.

I chatted with Ms. Hunter after the state-title game about beating Mennonite, about the Indians’ superb run, and about what it means for Donegal to win a state title.

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