McKinney Varsity Bronze Battles Hard in Tough Loss to Highland Park 🏒
Scoring Recap 📊
Highland Park got off to a fast start, scoring four goals in the first period. The first tally came just 4 minutes in, adding three more before the opening frame ended. McKinney fought back in the second, with #37 Siddiqui, Zaheer getting his team on the board after an assist from Jonah Burke. Still, Highland Park responded to make it 5-1 after forty minutes.
McKinney’s resilience showed in the third period. On the power play, #24 Grant Crowley slotted home a goal with help from Siddiqui and Gelinas just 14 seconds in, cutting the lead to 5-2. The boys never quit, tightening up defensively and generating more offensive looks as momentum shifted late. Despite trailing in total shots, McKinney ramped up pressure and finished strong! 🚀
Key Performances & Moments 🥅
• Second period: Zaheer Siddiqui scored a hard-working goal to ignite the McKinney bench.
• Third period: Grant Crowley cashed in on the power play, with teammates rallying behind him!
• Goalie and defense regrouped after the early push and held Highland Park scoreless the rest of the way. 🛡️
Penalties & Discipline 🚨
It was a physical game, with both teams trading minor penalties for tripping, interference, and high-sticking. McKinney kept its composure and killed off penalties to limit further scoring chances, showing excellent discipline and grit down the stretch. ⏱️
Final Thoughts 💙🩶
Even facing a tough deficit, McKinney’s squad never gave up. Their spirited play in the second and third periods speaks volumes about the team’s heart and determination. Expect this group to keep building on the positives, using this test as fuel for their next match-up. Go McKinney! 🏒
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