PALOS HEIGHTS, Ill. – Trinity Christian scored twice in the first half and held on for a 2-1 victory over Mount Mercy (Iowa) at the Schaaf Athletic Complex on Friday evening.
Nerea Genc opened the scoring with a goal in just the 6th minute – her second of the season and fifth in her Trinity career. Madison Ling quickly doubled the Trolls' lead, scoring in the 14th minute. The goal was the sixth of her career for the senior, and the first since her freshman season in 2022.
Michelle Urribarri finished with three saves for Trinity, including two key stops on a Mount Mercy breakaway in the 90th minute.
The Trolls (2-1) will now prepare for a two-game road trip, beginning on Wednesday, September 4 when the team travels to Taylor (Ind.).