Sentinel photo by MIKE GOSS Mifflin County goalie Paige Snyder makes a save on a shot by Red Land's Charlotte Hoffman.

LEWISTOWN — Mifflin County welcomed the Red Land Patriots on senior night under the lights for a primetime matchup at Donald M. Chapman Stadium on Wednesday

Both teams grinded things out early and often as Mifflin County (4-7) drew first blood with an early 1-0 average off the stick of Jayda Kanagy to give the Lady Huskies the lead.

Mifflin County would lead the Lady Patriots (6-2) 1-0 after the first quarter and Mifflin County would have two shots on goal in the opening quarter.

Mifflin County junior Brynn Rowe would set up the Huskies in the right position for a chance to strike again but it would be denied as Anna Keim would clear it out. Rowe was solid on defense as she limited scoring opportunities for Red Land.

Mifflin County head coach Brittany Wilcox said, “So, I think we had a really good two quarters. I think our first half we played really good hockey and the second half we came out flat. We were sloppy, we had too many turnovers and ultimately that’s what happens when you don’t play clean hockey. You turnover balls and you make mistakes that cost you goals. So, we are getting prepared for Friday’s game at Mifflinburg and we will see how we do.”

Mifflin County and Red Land had an intense second half as Mifflin County would strike first. Kanagy would have her second goal and it was assisted by Rowe. She would take it herself down the field which would ultimately lead to a Huskies goal. Red Land would have two opportunities to score on two corners but Mifflin County would play solid defense to prevent any scores.

Syd Jama would score the second goal as she would have two goals in the game.

But, four quarters wouldn’t be enough. Red Land would start things off in striking distance on a corner from Charlotte Hoffman but another strong stand from Mifflin County would keep them alive. Red Land would strike again to get them the win as Hoffman would make a great shot, spoiling Mifflin County’s hopes of getting the win.

Mifflin County will travel to Mifflinburg Friday with hopes of a win after coming up short on senior night. The Huskies have lost seven in a row.