It looked like the game was going to end up being a close, tight contest down to the wire.

But coming out of halftime, Hughesville’s offense clicked and sparked.

“Once we were able to settle down and find our feet, the opportunities really started to open up,” Hughesville coach Cody Hack said.

The Spartans scored twice in the first five minutes of the second half en route to a 4-1 win over Williamsport at home under the lights.

Jasmine Caputo of Hughesville tips the ball away as Jaelynn Helmrich of Williamsport tries to head the ball into the goal at Hughesville High School. Hughesville won, 4-1. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette

Katelyn Temple scored off an Aly Taggart assist in the 33rd minute to put the Spartans up 1-0 before Lousia Hofstrom scored three minutes later to tie the game just before halftime.

In the second half, Temple would again score, this time off an assist from sister Kylie in the 44th minute. Less than two minutes later, Katelyn Temple found Sierra Dewire for a 3-1 lead and shifted momentum away from Williamsport.

Hughesville’s final goal came from Aly Taggart who scored off a Katelyn Temple assist.

“Being able to get offensive production out of your entire 11 is always a plus,” Hack said of the team having three players score.

It was a solid performance from Katelyn Temple, who ended the game with two goals and two assists.

Kendall Hamm of Hughesville and Loisa Hofstrom of Williamsport collide as they try to gain control of the ball at Hughesville High School. Hughesville won, 4-1. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette

In goal, Jasmine Caputo played well for the Spartans by recording seven saves. McKylee Vollman posted an 11-save performance for the Millionaires as Hughesville out-shot Williamsport, 18-8.

“Williamsport had some opportunities that our back line and keeper were able to smother,” Hack said. “Their goal came from a beautiful ball after a minor defensive mistake we made. But again, once we settled down, we were able to play the game at our pace.”

GIRLS SOCCER

Hughesville 4, Williamsport 1

H–Katelyn Temple (Aly Taggart), 32:07. W–Louisa Hofstrom, 35:25. H–Katelyn Temple (Kylie Temple), 43:36. H–Sierra Dewire (Katelyn Temple), 45:11. H–Aly Taggart (Katelyn Temple), 75:40.

Kylie Temple of Hughesville keeps pace with Linah van Emrik of Williamsport at Hughesville High School. Hughesville won, 4-1. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette

Shots: W 8, H 18. Corners: W 5, H 3. Saves: W 11 (McKylee Vollman), H 7 (Jasmine Caputo).

Sierra Dewire of Hughesville is knocked to the ground after colliding with Emerson Pawlak and Linah van Emrik of Williamsport at Hughesville High School. Hughesville won, 4-1. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette

Kat Temple of Hughesville lines up a shot and scores against Williamsport at Hughesville High School. Hughesville won, 4-1. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette