Summit Girls Soccer Secures Second Straight Shutout with 1-0 Win Over Union Catholic
Maria Torres · Union County Life
The Summit High School girls varsity soccer team continued its perfect start to the 2026 season on Thursday, grinding out a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Union Catholic on their home pitch [sports].
Junior midfielder Cameron Horev provided the definitive moment of the afternoon, breaking through the Union Catholic defense to score the game's only goal in the first half [sports]. From there, Summit's defensive unit took complete control of the match [sports].
Hogan and Defense Lock it Down
Faced with persistent pressure in the second half, the Summit defense held firm [sports]. Goalkeeper Ava Hogan delivered a flawless performance between the posts, stopping all seven shots she faced to anchor the clean sheet [sports].
At the other end of the field, Union Catholic goalkeeper Rylee Curtis kept the visitors within striking distance by recording six saves, but the Union Catholic offense could not find an equalizer against Summit’s backline [sports].
The defensive clinic pushes Summit to an impressive 2-0 record on the young season [sports]. Remarkably, it marks the team's second consecutive shutout [sports]. The Hilltoppers kicked off their campaign earlier in the week on Tuesday with a decisive 2-0 win over crosstown rival Kent Place [sports]. Through 160 minutes of competitive play this season, Summit has outscored its opponents 3-0 [sports].
Meanwhile, the opening-day setback drops Union Catholic to 0-1 [sports].
Road Ahead
The Hilltoppers will put their perfect record on the line with a pair of highly anticipated matchups this week [sports]. Summit travels to face Bayonne today, Tuesday, September 8, before returning home to host a powerhouse Westfield squad on Thursday, September 10 [sports].
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FAQ
What was the final score of the Summit vs. Union Catholic girls soccer game?
Summit defeated Union Catholic with a final score of 1-0 [sports].
Who scored the winning goal for Summit?
Cameron Horev scored the lone, decisive goal of the match during the first half [sports].
What is Summit’s current record this season?
With the victory, Summit moves to 2-0 on the season, having secured shutouts in both of their opening games [sports].
When is the next game for the Summit girls soccer team?
Summit plays an away game at Bayonne today, Tuesday, September 8, and will host Westfield at home on Thursday, September 10 [sports].
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