TheJournalNJ.com | OCTOBER 2021 11
Middletown North Goalie
Maura Chawner Reaches
100-Save Milestone
BY LES PIERCE
Middletown High School North soccer goalie Maura Chawner has reached
the 100-save milestone. The breakthrough came in a road game against
and captured four more over the course of the contest to reach 101.
saves in her freshman year when she played as varsity backup to Ellen Kasen.
Kasen was an accomplished goalkeeper and a good source of technique pointers.
Chawner took over the job last season and posted 52 saves.
The 100th save was met with a standing ovation by fans and players from
both teams. Chawner later celebrated with team members amid signage, bal-
“I’m so happy to play for Middletown High School North and get the opportunity
to make 100 saves,” Chawner said. “Looking forward to making 100 more!”
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unassisted goals to establish a 2-1 halftime advantage. Freshman Jayme Malanda
put the contest on ice with a second half goal assisted by Brickle.
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