Manning’s 7-spot lifts Panthers past Trojans

FAIRFIELD — Mt. Pleasant’s Elly Manning has been scoring in bunches all year, but the Panthers’ points leader took it to new heights on Thursday in Fairfield.

Manning put up seven goals, aiding the Mt. Pleasant girls to a second-straight 10-0 victory over the rival Trojans this season.

Mt. Pleasant was hot early, connecting on six first-half goals. The Panthers put up four in the second half to end the game early via the 10-goal mercy rule.

The Panthers put up 12 shots on goal and didn’t allow Fairfield to put any on net.

Abby West put up two goals for the Panthers. Charise Auwerda finished with one goal and four assists.

Fairfield’s Kiara Bickham had five saves in the loss.

Mt. Pleasant moved to 7-4 overall and 5-3 in Southeast Conference play with the win. They will be in Fort Madison on Monday. Fairfield dropped to 0-11 and 0-7, and will travel to Keokuk.