Allison Patten's goal lifts Pilgrim to 1-0 win over St. Raphael

Allison Patten scored in the 23rd minute to lead Pilgrim to a 1-0 victory over St. Raphael in the Division II girls soccer championship on November 8. This win marked the culmination of a surprising playoff run for Pilgrim, who had only one win in their previous two seasons. Patten’s goal came after a defensive miscue by St. Raphael and was secured by a solid defensive performance from Pilgrim, limiting their opponent to four shots. The Patriots, who moved down from Division I, celebrated their championship victory at Alumni Stadium after upsetting the top seed in the semifinals.

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