The Norwich Girls Soccer team hosted senior night Thursday night against Seton Catholic. At halftime, the five Purple Tornado seniors were recognized for the hardwork and dedication to the program over the years. Kneeling in front of their family members are Emily Davis (far left), Katie Gawronski, Halea Eaton, Jenea Davis and Abby Flynn. (Evening Sun photo, Meagan Schulz)

Norwich qualifies for postseason play

NORWICH – Needing to win Thursday game against Seton Catholic to make sectional playoffs, the Lady Tornado Soccer team put six goals on the score board and held the Saints to a shutout victory on Norwich’s senior night, securing a spot in the postseason.

At the halftime intermission, head coach Doug Coggins and the Norwich Girls Soccer Booster’s Club recognized five girls – Emily Davis, Jenea Evans, Katie Gawronski, Halea Eaton and Abby Flynn – as it was the final home game in Purple Tornado home uniform for their career.

Prior to the break, Norwich went up 2-0 in the game as junior Sydney Coggins recorded both goals, giving her 21 and 22 on the season.

Coggins’ first goal was assisted by Sarah Davis as her teammate delivered a ball from the middle of the box to left side where the junior was awaiting the through ball. Coggins took a single dribble for room then fired a hard dribbler to the opposite post for the 1-0 advantage with 23:58 remaining in the half.

The second goal came from a pass by McKenzie Hess with nearly the same shot with 3:42 left in the first.