Calvary defeats Bishop Walsh, 4-3; Baker scores hat trick

Millie Buckingham's go-ahead goal in the final minutes lifts Calvary to victory despite playing with just 9 players.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 10:22pm

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An abstract, expressionist painting in vibrant neon colors depicting the dynamic motion and energy of a girls' high school soccer match, with players' forms dissolving into colorful brushstrokes.The grit and determination of the undermanned Calvary soccer team shines through in a hard-fought victory over conference rival Bishop Walsh.Cumberland Today

In a hard-fought match at Rowan Field, Calvary's Dana Baker scored a hat trick to lead her team to a 4-3 victory over Bishop Walsh in Mason-Dixon Christian Conference action. Despite playing with just 9 players, Calvary rallied from an early deficit and got the game-winning goal from 8th-grader Millie Buckingham in the final minutes to secure the win.

Why it matters

The victory is an impressive accomplishment for Calvary, who were severely shorthanded but still managed to pull off the win against their conference rival Bishop Walsh. The game highlights the grit and determination of the Calvary players, as well as the coaching staff's ability to rally the team despite the challenging circumstances.

The details

Calvary trailed 1-0 at halftime after a goal by Bishop Walsh's Aerianna Jackson. But Dana Baker scored the equalizer early in the second half and then gave Calvary the lead with another goal in the 50th minute. Jackson tied it up again for Bishop Walsh, but Millie Buckingham's chip shot in the 74th minute proved to be the game-winner for Calvary. Baker completed her hat trick in the 78th minute, which proved crucial when Bishop Walsh scored late to make it 4-3.

  • The match was played on Friday, April 18, 2026 at Rowan Field.
  • Aerianna Jackson scored for Bishop Walsh with 7:33 remaining in the first half.
  • Dana Baker scored the equalizer for Calvary just 1:08 into the second half.
  • Baker gave Calvary the lead in the 50th minute.
  • Millie Buckingham scored the game-winning goal for Calvary with 6:19 remaining.
  • Dana Baker completed her hat trick in the 78th minute.

The players

Dana Baker

A Calvary player who scored a hat trick in the victory.

Millie Buckingham

An 8th-grade Calvary player who scored the game-winning goal in the final minutes.

Aerianna Jackson

A Bishop Walsh player who scored two goals in the match.

Scott Weeks

The head coach of the Calvary team.

James DeCarlo

The head coach of the Bishop Walsh team.

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What they’re saying

“It's a big win for us because we were playing with nine. Really proud of the girls. That should be impossible to win, but we did. We pulled it off.”

— Scott Weeks, Calvary Head Coach

“Millie is a very humble girl, very quiet girl. And she's an eighth-grader, so that's very special. This is her second goal of the season. She's very reserved and quiet. Just a sweet girl, so that was really special for us.”

— Scott Weeks, Calvary Head Coach

“Hats off to Calvary. From our experience from when we last had a fall season, we often played with nine or 10. Their goalkeeper was absolutely outstanding.”

— James DeCarlo, Bishop Walsh Head Coach

What’s next

Calvary will next play at Heritage on Thursday, April 23rd at 4:30 PM. Bishop Walsh will travel to Grace on Monday, April 21st at 5:15 PM.

The takeaway

This hard-fought victory for the undermanned Calvary team showcases the resilience and determination of the players, as well as the strong coaching leadership that was able to rally the team to victory despite the challenging circumstances. It's an inspiring performance that highlights the competitive spirit and heart of high school sports.