Wolves girls soccer team settles for 3-3 tie with Essex

North Star’s Aria Pare (left) controls the ball during the Wolves game against the Essex Red Raiders April 1 at the Libro Centre. The Wolves battled Essex to a 3-3 tie.

The North Star Wolves girls soccer team battled hard in their first game and came away with a tie.

The Wolves hosted the Essex Red Raiders last Wednesday afternoon at the Libro Centre, with the April Fool’s Day weather being no joke as there were cold temperatures and blustery conditions. The Wolves also battled injury during the game as they lost starting goalkeeper Lexi Gignac to injury.

North Star got off to a fast start and built a 3-1 lead, but Essex stormed back and managed to tie the game shortly before the final whistle.

Wolves coach Saverio Asta said he saw some good things from the North Star team. He noted this year’s Wolves team is a young group but they came out strong against the Red Raiders. He believed they came prepared to play against Essex but things happened during the game they didn’t expect and they settled for the tie.

“They played with determination all the way to the end,” said Asta. “That’s what I want to see all year round.”

The weather was cold but Asta pointed out both teams had to battle the elements.

Asta expressed confidence in all of the girls this season and has big plans for the 2026 WECSSAA “A/AA” soccer season.

“My expectation is for this team to go all the way,” said Asta. “I have confidence they can go all the way.”

The team will look for ways to improve after last Wednesday afternoon’s game versus Essex and resume action this week with a pair of matches. They hosted the Belle River Nobles Tuesday afternoon (April 7) at the Libro Centre after this issue of the River Town Times went to press. They are on the road this Thursday (April 9) at L’Essor.

The Wolves’ next home game is April 14 against Ste. Cecile.

All games this season start at 4 p.m.

Wolves girls soccer team settles for 3-3 tie with Essex

By Ron Giofu