Union Catholic Girls Soccer Earns Share of Mountain Division Title
Maria Torres · Union County Life
According to Union Catholic's post on October 24, 2026.
According to Union Catholic High School's announcement.
The Union Catholic girls soccer team has earned a share of the Union County Conference Mountain Division title, and its next game is a state tournament match at home.
The Vikings beat Governor Livingston 2-0 on Thursday, Oct. 22, in Berkeley Heights. The win left Union Catholic, based in Scotch Plains, at 5-0-1 in division play, even with Cranford at the top. The two teams played to a 1-1 tie when they met this season.
Neither team scored in the first half. Hailey Mullaney put Union Catholic ahead in the second half off an assist from Madison Farrell. Rebecca Frank then added a second goal off an assist from Sophie Peterson.
Goalkeeper Rylee Curtis made seven saves to earn the shutout, her seventh this season, the school said. She has allowed 11 goals in 14 games. Union Catholic kept up steady pressure, and Governor Livingston's two goalkeepers combined for 11 saves.
The win raised Union Catholic's record to 10-3-1 and kept the team unbeaten in all six division matches. Mike Walch is the program's head coach.
Next up, Union Catholic hosts Our Lady of Mercy Academy in an NJSIAA state tournament game on Monday, Nov. 2, at 11 a.m. at the school's Scotch Plains campus.
The school has not stated the tournament section, seed or round. Fans can check the Union Catholic athletics website or call the school at 908-889-1600 for updates.
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Source: Union Catholic High School
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What to do
- When
- next game Monday, Nov. 2, 11 a.m. (NJSIAA state tournament)
- Where
- Union Catholic, 1600 Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains
- Contact
- Union Catholic High School, 908-889-1600
Frequently asked questions
Did Union Catholic girls soccer win the Mountain Division?
Yes, Union Catholic shares the Union County Conference Mountain Division title with Cranford. Both teams finished 5-0-1 in division play after a 1-1 tie with each other.
When is Union Catholic girls soccer's next game?
Union Catholic hosts Our Lady of Mercy Academy in an NJSIAA state tournament game on Monday, Nov. 2, at 11 a.m. The game is at Union Catholic in Scotch Plains.
Who scored for Union Catholic against Governor Livingston?
Hailey Mullaney scored off an assist from Madison Farrell, and Rebecca Frank scored off an assist from Sophie Peterson. Goalkeeper Rylee Curtis made seven saves for the shutout.
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