SPRINGFIELD -- Effingham County's girls soccer team advanced to the second round of the Class AAAAAA playoffs in thrilling fashion Tuesday at Rebel Field. After overtime against Houston County ended in a scoreless tie, Bailee Hildebrandt, Makayla Mazzarello and Kylie Malcon connected on successive penalty kicks to stake the Lady Rebels to a 3-0 advantage. The Lady Bears then answered with two goals to set up a dramatic conclusion.
Lady Rebels emerge from shootout
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