Golden Eagles capitalize on chances, improve to 17-2-1
By Official Florida FC
Fleming Island advanced to its first regional final in seven years with a 3-2 win over St. Johns Creekside on Friday night’s Region 1-6A semifinal.
Kaitlyn Scherer scored two goals and Avery Upton added another to help the Golden Eagles improve to 17-2-1. Creekside (7-8-2) scored two goals in the final 14 minutes, via a Brenna Robinson pennalty kick and a Fleming Island own goal. The Knights could not find the equalizer.
Fleming Island will host Tallahassee Chiles (10-0-1) in the Region 1-6A final on Tuesday night. Chiles upset Niceville, the previously undefeated Eagles were the No. 1 team in Class 6A at the end of the regular season.
Chiles has conceded three goals this season, but has yet to play outside of Leon County because of the coronavirus pandemic. Fleming Island enters the Region 1-6A final with a plus-68 goal differential this season.
Here are photos from Friday’s match.
Fleming Island celebrates Kaitlyn Scherer’s opening goal inthe 25th minute of a FHSAA Region 1-6A semifinal. Scherer scored two goals in the Golden Eagles’ 3-2 win. (Photo by Will Brown) 
Fleming Island’s Kaitlyn Scherer, left, tries to win the ball from Creekside’s Avery Raimondo, right, during a FHSAA Region 1-6A semifinal. Scherer scored two goals in Fleming Island’s 3-2 win. (Photo by Will Brown) 
Fleming Island defender Katy Tamares and the rest of the Golden Eagles defense has allowed 12 goals in 20 games. The Golden Eagles enter the FHSAA Region 1-6A final with a 17-2-1 record. (Photo by Will Brown) 
Creekside fullback Gianni Badon (2) tries to wiggle free from the marking of Fleming Island’s Gianna Gardner during a FHSAA Region 1-6A semifinal. Fleming Island won 3-2 to improve to 17-2-1. (Photo by Will Brown) 
Creekside seniors Gianni Badon clears the ball forward during a FHSAA Region 1-6A semifinal against Fleming Island. The Golden Eagles beat Creekside for the third time this season to advance to the regional final against Tallahassee Chiles. (Photo by Will Brown) 
Creekside attacker Gianni Badon (2) holds of Fleming Island’s Sophia Dawson (17) while Katy Tamares (6) looks on during a FHSAA Region 1-6A semifinal. Fleming Island eliminated the Knights 3-2. to improve to 17-2-1. (Photo by Will Brown) 
Creekside midfielder Bailey Daigle (8) looks for space during the second half of a FHSAA Region 1-6A semifinal against Fleming Island. Creekside scored two late goals, but it was not enough to overcome the Golden Eagles. (Photo by WIll Brown) 
Creekside forward Olivia Surrency knocks the ball upfield during a FHSAA Region 1-6A semifinal loss against Fleming Island on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021. (Photo by Will Brown) 
Fleming Island central defender Maya Dawson (16) and Creekside attacker Avery Robinson (22) try to win the ball on the edge of the penalty area during a FHSAA Region 1-6A semifinal. Fleming Island won 3-2. (Photo by Will Brown) 
Fleming Island seniors Claudia McGough clears the ball from her own penalty area during the first half of a FHSAA Region 1-6A semifinal against Creekside. The Golden Eagles won 3-2 to improve to 17-2-1. (Photo by Will Brown) 
Fleming Island girls soccer coach Joy Rosano looks on during the second half of the Golden Eagles’ Region 1-6A semifinal against St. Johns Creekside. The Golden Eagles beat Creekside for the third time this season to improve to 17-2-1. (Photo by Will Brown) 
Fleming Island defneder Taylor Tamares wins a header during the first half of a FHSAA Region 1-6A semifinal win over St. Johns Creekside. Fleming Island (17-2-1) will host Tallahassee Chiles in the regional final. (Photo by Will Brown) 
Fleming Island goalie Mackenzie Kirk can not stop the penalty kick of Creekside’s Brenna Robinson during a FHSAA Region 1-6A semifinal. Fleming Island won 3-2 to improve to 17-2-1. The Golden Eagles will host Tallahassee Chiles. (Photo by WIll Brown) 
Fleming Island goalie Mackenzie Kirk corrals the ball ahead of Creekside attackers Paige McSwigan (14) and Gianni Badon (2) during a FHSAA Region 1-6A semifinal. Fleming Island won 3-2 to improve to 17-2-1. (Photo by Will Brown) 
Creekside’s Paige McSwigan, left, helps her teammate Avery Robinson off the turf following the final whistle in a FHSAA Region 1-6A semifinal. Fleming Island eliminated the Knights 3-2. (Photo by Will Brown)
