Chilicothe High School soccer Lady Hornets junior back Maci Johnson steps into a direct free kick 55 yards away from the Excelsior Springs goal in the second half of CHS’ season-ending 1-0 loss in the quarterfinals of the Class 2 District 8 tournament at Cameron. Although this kick and many other Chillicothe offensive rushes well into the offensive third of the pitch set up possible prime scoring chances for the Lady Hornets, none of them play out as goals, thanks to strong ESHS defensive coverage. With losses its last three times out, CHS ended its season 8-12, its first time below .500 since 2014. (JENNIFER SMITH/C-T PHOTO)
CAMERON — It was a fitting, if unsatisfying, ending for the 2023 Chillicothe High School soccer Lady Hornets. Despite spending a hefty portion of the…