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WORTHINGTON — Riley Nickel scored an unassisted shorthanded goal, but the Worthington High girls hockey team dropped a 5-1 decision to Waseca here Saturday afternoon.
Madalyn Benson scored two goals for Waseca, while Katlyn Schueler had a goal and two assists. Ryley Bentz also scored for Waseca, which led 4-0 after one period.
Worthington dropped to 1-1 on the season, while Waseca’s Bluejays improved to 2-1.
Worthington coach Chad Nickel said several girls played well for the Trojans.
“Our defense did a good job keeping the puck in the offensive zone,” he said, adding that Megan Dykstra and Lauren Nelson were especially effective defensively.
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“Peyton Nickel and Cadence VanEde both were able to skate the puck all the way down the ice to get a few shots,” said coach Nickel.
The Trojans play host to New Ulm on Nov. 29 at the Worthington Ice Arena. Worthington takes on Windom at home on Dec. 1.
Waseca 4 1 0 — 5
Worthington 0 1 0 — 1
