The Prince Edward County High School varsity girls soccer team lost 7-2 to visiting Bluestone High School on Thursday.

Though it was a loss, Lady Eagles coach Calin Lupas saw growth in his players.

“Effort and commitment, it was there,” he said. “We were playing much better than the first game against Bluestone. The first one we lost (by) slaughter rule after 60 minutes.”

The Lady Barons led 3-0 at halftime, but Prince Edward got in on the scoring in the second half with goals from sophomores Natalie Cheyne and Samantha Buczek. The assists came from Buczek and sophomore Kaitlyn McAbee.

The Lady Eagles host Goochland High School on Monday at 5 p.m.