SHINNSTON, W.Va. — The Point Pleasant girls soccer team started the 2009 season in style Saturday, posting a hard-fought 1-0 victory over host Lincoln.

The Lady Knights (1-0-0) battled almost 80 minutes with the Lady Cougars through a scoreless tie, but the guests made the most of their biggest opportunity in the contest.

With just 35 left on the second half clock, PPHS had a corner kick that was delivered perfectly in front of the net by Miranda Thompson. Thompson’s pass was received by Eron Hart, who knocked in her first career goal and give the Red, Black and White a commanding 1-0 advantage.

Point outshot the hosts by a 12-3 margin and controlled field position for most of the game, although both teams had several decent scoring opportunities go by the wayside.

PPHS goalie Ashley Burns made three saves in preserving the victory.

Point Pleasant returns to action today when it travels to Clendenin to battle Herbert Hoover at 7 p.m.