Mundelein shares the scoring wealth

How's that for some pop?

Mundelein's girls soccer team showed its penchant for the Pepsi Showdown again Saturday.

The Mustangs knocked off Lincoln-Way North 4-1 at Olympic Park in Schaumburg, as four players scored.

Mundelein (8-1-1) got its tallies from Stephanie Emery, Abbey Ekstrom, Lisie Garza and Shayne Carroll.

"The girls were a lot more composed, kept the ball on the ground and were able to connect on passes," Mundelein coach Dave Ekstrom said. "We were able to create a lot of chances."

For the tournament, the Mustangs went 3-1-1, losing to Wheaton Warrenville South on kicks and tying Jacobs. They also beat Maine South and Young.

"We've played a lot of games and have responded well," Dave Ekstrom said. "We've played a variety of teams and played on a surface (turf) that's smooth for playing a possession style of soccer. It was a great tournament and an exposure for the girls to college coaches. We saw different teams and every team was a good one to go against."

Mundelein fell behind Lincoln-Way North in the eighth minute on a goal by Rita Craven.

But just three minutes later, the Mustangs pulled even when Garza poked in a loose ball off a Nathalie Mathis corner kick.

Carroll put the Mustangs ahead for good in the 28th minute with her fourth goal of the season.

"It was a loose ball in the box," Carroll said. "I just happened to get it and I took the shot. I usually just wait at the circle to see if the ball comes out. Then, I just go after it."

Emery notched her 14th goal of the season in the 58th minute with Mathis assisting. Ekstrom's daughter scored a minute later off an assist from Begrowicz.

"We seem to be working really working well together," Emery said. "We connect really well up top. We create a lot of opportunities."

Lincoln-Way North (7-3-2) had tough time with Mundelein's attack.

"I like the way Mundelein had (Emery) and (Ashley Begrowicz) coming forward," Lincoln-Way North coach Michael Murphy said. "(Mundelein) really had some solid players behind them working with the ball. I thought we could play with them, but they had the better of play with their ball possession."