The Stockbridge Varsity Boys Soccer team took on Northwest High School (NHS) in a challenging match, ultimately falling 3-0. Despite the scoreline, Stockbridge demonstrated significant improvement on the defensive end, showcasing remarkable effort and heart throughout the game. Senior Goalkeeper Collin Trost earned player of the game honors with 25 saves. 

Key Stats:

Possession: NHS controlled 59.5% of possession, while Stockbridge managed 40.5%.
Attacking Transitions: Stockbridge executed 83 attacking transitions compared to NHS's 97.
Shots: NHS took 51 shots, while Stockbridge managed 8. Though outnumbered, Stockbridge's defense held firm, preventing more goals despite the barrage.
Crosses and Corners: Stockbridge delivered 8 crosses and earned 2 corners, while NHS recorded 10 crosses and 7 corners.
Passes: Stockbridge attempted 108 passes with a success rate of 40%, whereas NHS completed 295 out of 370 passes, achieving an 80% success rate.

Defensive Analysis:

Stockbridge showed considerable progress in their defensive organization, managing to keep the game within reach despite being statistically dominated. The defense, led by sheer determination, managed to disrupt NHS’s rhythm, especially in the final third, making them work hard for their goals.

Passing Analysis:

SHS:
  - Total successful passes: 43
  - Pass success rate: 40%
  - Stockbridge struggled to establish sustained possession, with no recorded pass strings of 3 or more consecutive passes.

NHS:
  - Total successful passes: 295
  - Pass success rate: 80%
  - NHS successfully executed 55 pass strings, with an average string length of 4.1 passes.

While Stockbridge faced challenges, particularly in maintaining possession and creating offensive opportunities, the team’s defensive resilience and unwavering spirit kept the scoreline respectable. This performance, despite the statistical disadvantage, reflects the team’s growth and their commitment to improving with each match.