PENDLETON — Pendleton Heights girls soccer took on Mt. Vernon Monday, Sept. 24, on the road, falling 3-0.

The Arabians traveled to New Palestine Wednesday, Sept. 19, and came home with a 4-0 win.

Helena Talbot picked up three goals, and Lexi Hill added the other, with assists from Taylor Fort (3) and Claire Fendel.

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“After a slow start, we finally found our groove and were able to put a couple away before half,” coach Mark Davy said. “New Pal came out and put it to us early and put us back on our heels, but it was good to see us figure it out on the fly and fix our mistakes.”

As soon as the Arabians got the first goal, the momentum shifted in their favor, and they controlled the rest of the game.

“It was a great team win,” Davy said. “Our defense has really come into their own this past week or two and have been the backbone of our success. I’m proud of all our girls; they have put us back into the situation we want to be in, playing for a championship in our last game.”

Boys team

On the boys pitch, Pendleton Heights beat Oak Hill High School 5-0 on a rainy Monday, Sept. 24.

The Arabians scored quickly with a shot from Kai Moore that hit the crossbar and went into the goal.

Abe Bohlsen kept the scoring going as he found a window and scored. Mohamed Traore found his opportunity from distance; the ball slid through the keeper’s hands with all the rain. Ethan Schitter had a goal and an assist to Joe Pickett on the back side. Ethan Hunt finished the game with a shutout.

On Thursday, Sept. 20, the boys were on the road at Mt. Vernon.

The Arabians got off to a slow start and were down 1-0 at half.

Pendleton put together some good chances in the second half but did not score. Ethan Hunt fought hard in goal and even saved a penalty kick, but the Arabians lost 3-0.

The Arabians faced conference opponent New Castle on Tuesday, Sept. 18.

The Arabians dominated the first half through possession and ended up winning 3-0.

With 15 minutes left in first half, Schitter connected from the left side scoring on the right side.

Five minutes later, Pickett scored the first goal of his career off a rebound from a corner kick.

The Arabians led 2-0 at half.

Jacob Spires scored in the second half to secure the win for the Arabians.