The account says Avery Kahn put Archbishop Murphy ahead in the sixth minute, reacting quickest after Mountlake Terrace goalkeeper Jordyn Stokes punched clear a corner. Kahn’s finish gave the Wildcats the start they wanted, but the Hawks were not short of opportunities.
Hailey Chae reportedly played a central role in protecting the advantage. She saved from Ella Vander Ploeg near the left post and then produced another diving stop as Mountlake Terrace increased the pressure before half-time.
The report says Julianne Buchan doubled the lead from the penalty spot shortly before the interval after Adele Millett won possession and was fouled in the area.
Mountlake Terrace is reported to have pressed higher after the break, forcing Archbishop Murphy to adjust. The Wildcats changed from a 4-4-2 to a 4-5-1, helping them gain control in midfield and limit the Hawks’ route through the centre.
Stokes kept Mountlake Terrace in contention with further saves from Buchan and Laura Anderson. Those interventions ensured the score remained within reach, even as Archbishop Murphy appeared increasingly comfortable protecting its lead.
For Mountlake Terrace, the result would represent a first defeat of the season. For Archbishop Murphy, it would mark a significant response after two opening losses and reinforce the Wildcats’ title challenge.
The next league outing will show whether this is a short surge or the beginning of a sustained push for the summit. With Chae providing security behind them and Kahn and Buchan delivering in attack, Archbishop Murphy appears to have found momentum at an important stage of the campaign.