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Blackburn’s hat trick sends Eaglettes to region finals

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Posted 10/20/22

ATHENS — Shelbyville Central’s Paige Blackburn scored a hat trick as the Golden Eaglettes claimed a 3-2 win over McMinn County in the region semifinals on the road Tuesday night.The …

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ATHENS — Shelbyville Central’s Paige Blackburn scored a hat trick as the Golden Eaglettes claimed a 3-2 win over McMinn County in the region semifinals on the road Tuesday night.
The Eaglettes (8-6) traveled to face Franklin County on Thursday evening for the region championship.
Shelbyville Central’s first goal was set up by a nice assist by Sharaid Palmeros, who was one-on-one with the McMinn County keeper, then slid the ball to Blackburn for the score.
“Our girls played to win tonight. We switched a few things around and theses girls have just connected so well,” Eaglette coach Casey Curry said. “Our keeper Diana Arias had an amazing game. She had many game saving saves.”
This is only the second time in history the Shelbyville Central girls soccer has made it this far and Coach Curry will be associated with both.
The first time she was a player (Casey Bearden) and now as the head coach.
“My heart is just so full for these girls,” Curry said. “I can't express how proud I am of their hard work.”
The Eaglettes face Franklin County in for the region title on Thursday night.