McPHERSON, Kan. – The Hays High girls’ soccer team dropped a 1-0 shootout to Topeka High in the opening round of the McPherson Invitational. The match was scoreless at the end of regulation and two golden goal overtimes before the Trojans outscored the Indians 3-2 on penalty kicks.

“It was a very physical match as the foul count was 16 Topeka – 9 Hays” said HHS coach Silas Hibbs. “The girls played super tough and I couldn’t be more proud of how hard they all worked.”

The Indians are now 1-1 on the season and take on Salina South this afternoon at 2 p.m. The Cougars lost 6-0 to Maize South.