Pelham Shuts Out Brookwood and Lincoln

The Panthers defense leads the way in a pair of dominant victories.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 9:36pm

The Pelham High School girls soccer team recorded two shutout wins this week, defeating Brookwood 5-0 and Lincoln 3-0. The team's strong defensive play, led by goalkeeper Barfield, was a key factor in both victories. Pelham's offense was also on display, with multiple players contributing goals, including a brace from Paisley Shannahan.

Why it matters

Pelham's back-to-back shutout wins demonstrate the team's defensive prowess and offensive firepower as they continue their season. The results also highlight the Panthers' ability to win convincingly against different opponents, a positive sign as they prepare for upcoming matches.

The details

Against Brookwood, Pelham scored five unanswered goals, with Shannahan netting a brace. Joylene Ornelas and Karla Lopez also found the back of the net for the Panthers. The following day, Pelham defeated Lincoln 3-0, with Shannahan scoring twice and Caceres Rodriguez converting a penalty kick.

  • The Brookwood game took place on April 1, 2026.
  • The Lincoln game was played on April 2, 2026.

The players

Paisley Shannahan

A key offensive player for the Pelham Panthers, scoring multiple goals in both wins.

Barfield

The Pelham goalkeeper who recorded clean sheets in both games, leading the team's strong defensive effort.

Caceres Rodriguez

Scored a penalty kick in the win over Lincoln, contributing to the Panthers' offensive output.

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What they’re saying

“Our defense has been the backbone of our team all season, and they really stepped up in these two games.”

— Head Coach

What’s next

Pelham will continue their busy week with two more matches, traveling to Montevallo on April 1 and Gardendale on April 2, both starting at 5 p.m.

The takeaway

Pelham's dominant defensive performances and balanced scoring attack have propelled the team to consecutive shutout wins, positioning them well as they navigate a challenging schedule in the coming days.