KENOSHA – The Carthage women's soccer team closed out their 2025 campaign at Art Keller Stadium on Saturday night with a dramatic 1–1 draw against Elmhurst, officially recorded as a tie before ultimately falling in a shootout (6-5). Both teams found the back of the net early in the opening half, but 110 minutes of regulation and overtime couldn't separate the sides, sending the match to penalties. The Firebirds conclude the season with an 8-6-5 overall record and an impressive 4-2-2 mark in conference play, showcasing resiliency, improved defensive chemistry, and a promising core heading into 2026.
- Final Score: Carthage 1 - Elmhurst 1, Shootout 6-5: Elmhurst advances
- Location: Kenosha, Wisconsin (Art Keller Field)
- Records: Carthage (8-6-5) (4-2-2), Elmhurst (13-5-2) (3-4-1)
- Carthage struck first in the 20th minute when defender Maya Stone stepped up for a free kick and delivered the night's opening goal to give the Firebirds a 1–0 advantage.
- Elmhurst responded just three minutes later, leveling the match. From there, the defensive units settled in, and the score held the rest of the way.
- In the shootout, Carthage converted efforts from Maya Lanier, Peyton Olinski, Lydia Sachs, Ruby Hillegass, and Jess Beymer, but ultimately Elmhurst edged ahead to claim the advancement.
- Ainsley Stallworth anchored the Firebirds in net, logging all 110 minutes and producing four saves, including two in each of the first two periods.
- Carthage generated nine shots and five on target, while holding Elmhurst scoreless across overtime periods.
