Figueroa struck early and then doubled Holyoke’s lead by reacting quickest to a rebound, according to the report. Kyra Lippman also hit the crossbar from a free-kick before Miller pulled Smith back from the penalty spot.
Smith then completed its first-half comeback when Miller assisted Evelyn Wanczyk, who was playing in attack at the time. Wanczyk’s goal was reportedly her first of the season, but Holyoke restored its advantage before the interval through Lippman.
The numbers underline Smith’s attacking pressure. The report credits the hosts with nine shots on target before half-time, compared with four for Holyoke, yet they entered the break behind.
Miller’s penalty reportedly took her to 100 career points, making her only the second player in Smith Vocational history to reach the milestone. The achievement matched the mark previously set by Caitlin Willard.
Smith continued to push after the break, moving goalkeeper Julianis Suarez into an attacking role and placing Wanczyk in goal. That tactical switch helped create the equaliser, with Savannah Fredette scoring from a rebound to make it 3-3.
For all Smith’s momentum, Figueroa had the final word. Her late finish reportedly secured the third hat-trick of her career and turned a match Smith had twice fought back into a narrow Holyoke victory.
The report says Smith Vocational is scheduled to visit Springfield International Charter School on Friday. A victory would reportedly secure a second consecutive Pioneer South League title, giving Miller and her teammates an immediate chance to respond. Holyoke, meanwhile, will hope its late escape can spark a stronger finish to the campaign.