Peterborough City U15G Complete the Three-Peat As Durham Region Soccer League League Champions

The Peterborough City U15 Girls of the Durham Region Soccer League (DRSL) have completed the three-peat, winning their third consecutive league title with an 8-0 rout on Thursday night.

Top Row (left to right: Assistant Coach: Nick Powers, Madelyn Gleeson, Bridgette Powers, Payton Rogers, Elaina Wilson, Head Coach: David Bartleman, Sydney Smith, Gabby Savoy, Brynne Bartleman, Danica Bennett, Assistant Coach: Nicole Plunkett

Bottom Row (Left to right): Charlotte Donaldson, Grace Plunkett, Nia Spence, Nora Staples, Ellie Lewington, Lily Elizebeth Papageorge, Kathryn Murphy, Allie Hamilton, Kylee Clarke.

Photo courtesy of David Bartleman.

Peterborough City needed at least a tie to clinch first place. 

Grace Plunkett had a whopping five goals to lead the team. Danica Bennett, Madelyn Gleeson and Elaina Wilson also found the scoresheet by netting a goal apiece. Goalkeeper Bridgette Powers had a clean sheet for the shutout.

After winning two straight Durham Region Soccer League titles, the Peterborough City U15 Girls entered this season playing for a year in the U16 girls division for an increased challenge higher competition level.

The team finished the season undefeated with 13 wins and three draws. The girls lead an offensive juggernaut with a league-leading 87 goals while conceding 10 goals. Plunkett led the league with 27 goals and Ellie Lewington tied as league leader with six shutouts alongside Sophie Canakis-McLauchlan of Whitby FC.

Next year, the team plans to enter the Ontario Soccer iModel League according to a press release.

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