The Trojans had a 1-0 halftime lead, but Patricia Bortz tied it in regulation and had the assist on Leah Peterson’s game-winner in overtime.

Greenville (2-3) took the lead 13 minutes into the match with a goal from Sarah Mallek. The Trojans fired another six shots on goal through the remainder of the half, but keeper Faith Johnson was up to the task and kept it a 1-0 deficit at the half.

The Knights (5-2-2) changed their offensive approach in the second half. Eisenhower opted for a short, quick passing game to control possession.

The change worked as the Knights were able to create more offensive opportunities. With just over 15 minutes to play, Bortz converted one of those opportunities.

Photo submitted to the Times Observer Katie Elmquist aggressively defending the midfield during the Eisenhower game against Greenville.

Eisenhower got a corner and Caroline Smelko sent the kick right to Bortz. Bortz followed the ball into the net to knot the match at 1-1.

Regulation ended with the teams tied at 1-1.

The Knights ended it early when Bortz sent a cross to Peterson. She tapped the pass into the right corner to end the match.

Eisenhower hits the road Wednesday for a critical Region 3 match at Iroquois. The Knights are 2-0-1 in the region, while the Braves are 2-1-0.

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Eisenhower's Leah Peterson battles Greenville's Cam Warner during their match at Eisenhower High School.

MCDOWELL 7, WARREN 0

ERIE, Pa. – For the second time this season, McDowell lit up Warren.

The first was an 8-2 win at War Memorial Field. The second was a 7-0 blanking of the Dragons at McDowell High School Monday.

“We didn’t play great soccer,” Warren coach Jeremy Bickling said. “But credit to McDowell. They are playing at another level.”

The loss drops Warren to 7-3 overall and 6-2 in Region 6 play. The Dragons host Erie Wednesday at War Memorial Field.

“Tonight’s match has moments we can learn from and use going forward,” Bickling said.