Irvine, Calif. – Arizona Christian closed out their 2025 season on the road, battling Hope International at OC Great Park. Despite a hard-fought effort and several second-half pushes, the Firestorm fell 2–0 to the Royals.
MATCH INFO
Score: Arizona Christian - 0, Hope International - 2
Records: Arizona Christian - 4-12-2, GSAC 2-9-2 | Hope International - 10-6-2, GSAC 7-4-2
Location: OC Great Park, Irvine, CA
STAT TRACKER
Brenna Sonsini - 8 saves, 2 goals allowed
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Goalkeeper Brenna Sonsini anchored the ACU defense throughout the afternoon, recording eight saves against a relentless HIU attack that fired 22 total shots.
- Sonsini's efforts between the posts helped keep the Firestorm within striking distance, while defenders Maya Cowan, Zoey Stupnik, and Rylee Mooberry provided consistent coverage along the back line.
- Offensively, Krista Hardesty and Cadence Peroff registered the Firestorm's two shot attempts, with Hardesty placing one on frame midway through the second half.
- ACU continued to press late, earning a corner kick opportunity and forcing Hope International's goalkeeper into her lone save of the match.
- Hope International broke through with goals in the 36th and 54th minutes to secure the win, but Arizona Christian continued to compete with energy and resilience until the final whistle.
- ACU lost the game, 2-3.
NEXT UP
The Firestorm season comes to an end.
