Grand Rapids, Mich.  – The Golden Eagles took on Saint Francis in their second home match of the season. It was a well fought match from both sides as they finished in a 1-1 draw. Gracie Gortmaker scored once again for her third goal of the season. Morgan Scholten also made seven crucial saves throughout the game to keep Cornerstone level. Cornerstone moves to 2-0-1 on the season as they head on the road to face Trinity Christian on Tuesday, September 3 for a 5 p.m. match. 
 
Game Recap: Cornerstone – 1 Saint Francis 1
 
First Half

• Cornerstone fires out of the gate with a goal in the second minute by Gracie Gortmaker to take the early 1-0 lead.
• Saint Francis looks to respond with heavy pressure after they conceded in the first 10 minutes.
• Morgan Scholten made the first save of the game after the Cougars forced her to come out of goal quickly in the 12^th minute.
• Both teams looked to fight for possession halfway through the first half. 
• Ally Merrihew made a huge tackle in a one-on-one situation in the 30^th minute. 
• Saint Francis picked up the first yellow card of the game by Holly Thomas in the 35^th minute.
• The Golden Eagles lead the Cougars at half 1-0 and also lead in shots seven to four. 

Second Half

• The Golden Eagles controlled the first 10 minutes of the half that all stemmed from a strong defensive effort. 
• Morgan Scholten made a crucial save after she gave the ball away in the 56^th minute. 
• Haleigh Wesley scored for the Cougars in the 58^th minute to bring the game back level at 1-1.
• Saint Francis's Courtney Tobin nearly scored with a shot that came off the crossbar only a couple minutes after equalizing. 
• Gracie Gortmaker drove down the field to draw a foul just outside the box that led to a Alaina Kregel shot that nearly ended up in the back of the net but was saved by the Cougars in the 85^th minute.
• Both teams battled down the stretch but the match ends in a 1-1 draw.

By the Numbers
1 – Gracie Gortmaker scored the first goal of the match.
9 – Cornerstone led the match with nine corners. 
12 – Cornerstone also led the match with 12 total shots. 
 
What's Next?
Cornerstone goes on the road as they travel to Trinity Christian on Tuesday, September 3 for a 5 p.m. match. 
 
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