April 11, 2026
Offensive Masterclass as Coker Down Mars Hill
Halcro, MacMillan, and LoCascio all score hat-tricks as Coker takes the 13-4 win at Mars Hill.
Mars Hill, N.C.: The Cobras continued conference play today as they took on Mars Hill on the road. The Cobras came home with the victory in a dominant performance from all around the field.
By The Numbers:
- Final Score
- Coker | 13
- Mars Hill | 4
- Records
- Coker | 5-8 (3-5)
- Mars Hill | 3-9 (0-8)
Top Performers:
- Kate Halcro: 5 Goals, 5 groundballs
- Mia MacMillan: 3 Goals, 2 assists, 2 ground balls, 1 draw control
- Karis Davis: 3 caused turnovers, 6 groundballs
- Paulina LoCascio: 3 Goals, 1 assist, 2 groundballs, 1 draw control
- Olivia Schmidt: 7 Saves
Key Moments:
- 1st Period
- The Cobras got off to a slow start, only scoring 2 goals in the 1st with Olivia Buchanan scoring an unassisted goal to open the scoring. Kate Halcro doubled the Cobras' lead via a Mia MacMillan assist moments after the opening goal.
- The Cobras dominated Mars Hill in groundballs in the first 11-6.
- 2nd Period
- The Cobras' offense caught fire in the 2nd, scoring 5 goals and taking a 7-2 lead when the period was said and done.
- Kate Halcro opened and closed the scoring in the 2nd to complete a first-half hat-trick and her 7th hat-trick of the season.
- 3rd Period
- The Cobra's defense was able to cause 8 turnovers coming out of the halftime break.
- Despite the increase in turnovers, the Mount Lions outscored the Cobras 3-1 in the 3rd period to cut the Cobras' lead down to 6.
- Mia MacMillan completed her hat trick to close out the period for the Cobras on a solo effort.
- 4th Period
- All 3 of Coker's main marksmen found the back of the net in the last period, with Paulina LoCascio finding the net in only 19 seconds from the start of the period to complete her hat-trick.
- Overall Day
- The Cobras were able to move the ball from defense to offense smoothly on the day, going 31-34 on clears.
- Coker dominated on offense, outshooting their opponents 31-19.
What's Next?
The Cobras will be welcoming Wingate to the Coker Athletic Turf next. The match-up is set to go down on April 15th with the opening draw scheduled for 4:00 PM.
