Sartell girl's soccer outlasts Rocori 2-0, builds confidence in young roster

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Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Sartell girl's soccer outlasts Rocori 2-0, builds confidence in young roster
Summary

Sartell girl's soccer secured a 2-0 victory over Rocori on September 22, 2026, in Cold Spring, Minnesota. After a scoreless first 35 minutes, junior captain Natalie Koltes converted a penalty kick to give Sartell an early lead. Senior Mollie Statsick added a second goal in the 36th minute, solidifying the win. Rocori, which had recently won five of six games, struggled to recover from the early deficit. Sartell coach Andrea Benninghoff highlighted the team's growth and confidence, especially given their young roster with only three seniors. Sartell will next host Fergus Falls on September 24, while Rocori is scheduled to play at Apollo on September 29.

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  • Sartell leads at halftime via Koltes' penalty kick.
  • Statsick scores in the 36th minute to extend lead.
  • Rocori has struggled to recover after falling behind.
  • Sartell has six more games before sectionals.
  • Upcoming match for Sartell against Fergus Falls on Sept. 24.
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Sartell girl's soccer has just three seniors on the roster, but after a slow start to the season, the young Sabres are starting to click.

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