Firestorm Secures Victory On Senior Night
Glendale, Ariz. – Arizona Christian earned a 2-0 victory over Benedictine Mesa on Thursday evening at ACU Soccer Field, using two first-half goals and a strong defensive effort to secure the win on Senior Night.
MATCH INFO
Score: Benedictine Mesa – 0, Arizona Christian – 2
Records: Benedictine Mesa – 1-15-0, GSAC 0-13-0 | Arizona Christian – 4-9-3, GSAC 2-8-3
Location: ACU Soccer Field, Glendale, AZ
STAT TRACKER
Edith Delgado – 1 goal, 2 shots, 1 shot on goal
Krista Hardesty – 1 goal, 3 shots, 1 shot on goal
Cadence Peroff – 7 shots, 4 shots on goal
Peyton Baca – 4 shots, 2 shots on goal
Jayme Faverino – 4 shots, 2 shots on goal
Tayler Wonderly – 1 assist, 0 goals allowed, 3 saves
Brenae Snover – 0 goals allowed, 2 saves
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- The Firestorm established control early, putting consistent pressure on the Benedictine Mesa defense and creating numerous scoring opportunities throughout the opening half.
- Edith Delgado opened the scoring in the 13th minute, finding the back of the net at 12:58 off an assist from Jaidyn Rowles. The early goal gave ACU momentum as the Firestorm continued to attack and test Benedictine Mesa goalkeeper Nenna Ford.
- ACU doubled its advantage in the 37th minute when Krista Hardesty scored at 36:29. Goalkeeper Tayler Wonderly provided the assist, helping the Firestorm take a 2-0 lead into halftime.
- ACU maintained its attacking pressure throughout the contest, finishing with 40 shots, including 17 on goal, while earning 13 corner kicks.
- Benedictine Mesa managed 10 shots, with five on target, but the Firestorm defense held firm to preserve the shutout.
- ACU defeated Benedictine Mesa, 2-0.
NEXT UP
This concludes the 2026 season for the Firestorm.
