Lady Crusaders split soccer matches

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - The Helias Lady Crusaders took seventh place in the Heart of America Invitational on Saturday after splitting a pair of games.

Helias dropped its second straight game in penalty kicks, falling 2-1 to Eureka in the loser's bracket semifinals.

Becky Roberts scored Helias' lone goal in the game.

The Lady Crusaders then responded to beat Denver East 5-3 in the seventh-place game.

Roberts and Jordan Poire scored two goals apiece, while Morgan Rundle added another goal.

Helias (5-4) hosts Kirksville on Monday.

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