NORTH EASTHAM - Senior captain Becca Mandy knocked a direct kick off the right post and into the Nauset goal in the final minute, giving the Sandwich Blue Knights a 2-1 win over the Warriors on Thursday evening.
Mandy's goal in the Atlantic Coast League opener spoiled the first of two Homecoming soccer games for Nauset, as the boys hosted Sandwich immediately after.
Junior Marielle McEnaney struck first for the Warriors (2-2-1, 0-1 ACL), scoring off a cross from junior Katya Thorup in the 23rd minute.
Sophomore Sarah McFarland then knotted the game at 1-all for Sandwich (4-0, 1-0 ACL) just eight minutes into the second half, sending home a penalty kick after being taken down inside the Nauset box.
Mandy then won it with a shot from the left side off the far right post on a direct kick with 20 seconds left.
Halle Tickell was strong in goal, as the sophomore netminder has allowed just two goals on the young season. Tickell got strong defensive support from seniors Hailey Whelan, Bella Collentro and Liz Wegman. Wegman left late with an injury, with sophomore Amanda Karch filling in well.