Benjamin penalty kick, second-half surge see Lady Pirates through
The Lady Pirates rode a strong second half at home Wednesday to clinch first place in districts with a 1-0 win over Bolles. Nick Blank/News-Leader
FBHS Lady Pirates after the district title game. Nick Blank/News-Leader
FBHS Lady Pirates after the district title game. Nick Blank/News-Leader
Sarah Benjamin celebrates a goal following her game-winning penalty kick during Wednesday’s District Championship. Nick Blank/News-Leader
Sarah Benjamin takes the game-winning penalty kick during Wednesday’s District Championship. Nick Blank/News-Leader
FBHS vs. Bolles on Jan. 28. Nick Blank/News-Leader
Evie Oliver looks for a teammate through two Bolles players during Wednesday’s District Championship. Nick Blank/News-Leader
Freshman Kadence Gallup pushes the ball past a defending player in Wednesday’s District Championship against Bolles.
FBHS vs. Bolles on Jan. 28. Nick Blank/News-Leader
FBHS vs. Bolles on Jan. 28. Nick Blank/News-Leader
When Evie Oliver was fouled at the top of the box in the second half, Sarah Benjamin stepped up to score a penalty kick to clinch the District championship for the Fernandina Beach Lady Pirates agains…