Ella Gembicki scored in the 52nd minute, and Flagler College women’s soccer defeated Clayton State 1-0 Friday at Laker Field in Morrow, Georgia. The Peach Belt Conference match was scoreless at halftime before Gembicki delivered the only goal of the game. The result gave Flagler College its fourth shutout of the season.
Senior Avery Raimondo sent a through ball from midfield into the attacking area, and Gembicki carried the chance into the box before finishing to the right of the goal. No assist was credited in the official scoring summary. The goal was Gembicki’s third of the season and fifth of her career, and she entered the match tied for the team lead in scoring.
Flagler College wins the shot battle
Flagler College outshot Clayton State 15-12 and recorded its seventh multi-shot performance of the season, including its second in a row. Netanya Brown, Adriana Davey, Ashley Wagner, Avery Raimondo and Phoebe Davidson combined for 11 shots. Davey recorded a season-high three shots, while Wagner added a season-high two.
Clayton State recorded 12 shots and put six on target. The Lakers entered the match with a 4-1-1 home record, but Flagler College kept them off the scoreboard after Gembicki’s goal. Clayton State entered the match with a 5-5-1 overall record and a 3-3 Peach Belt Conference record.
Irina Barron-Gomez records fourth clean sheet
Freshman goalkeeper Irina Barron-Gomez made her 12th start of the season and recorded five saves. The shutout was her fourth clean sheet of the season and Flagler College’s fourth as a team. Brooke Rienecker, Presley Ancheta, Avery Raimondo and Keali Foster each played 90 minutes in the defensive effort.
Flagler College entered the match with a 3-5-4 overall record and a 3-2-2 Peach Belt Conference record. The 1-0 victory came against a Clayton State team that had won or drawn in five of its first six home matches. Flagler College preserved the lead through the final whistle.
What comes next for Flagler College women’s soccer
Flagler College was scheduled to host USC Aiken on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 4 p.m. The match was scheduled to stream on the Peach Belt Conference Sports Network. It will be the team’s next listed contest.
FSB Take
Flagler College women’s soccer secured the result with one decisive second-half goal and a fourth team shutout. Gembicki provided the finish, while Barron-Gomez made five saves and the defensive group protected the advantage for the full 90 minutes. The 15-12 shot advantage also marked Flagler College’s second consecutive multi-shot performance.
Source: Original report