The Northville girls soccer team, with a record of 6-0-1 and ranked No. 7 in Michigan, secured a 4-2 victory against Salem, handing them their first league loss. Despite this success, coach Jeannine Reddy expressed concern over the team's tendency to start slowly, having failed to score in the first half of three league matches this season. Reddy is contemplating shifting her motivational approach from halftime to pregame to encourage better performance from the outset. In the second half against Salem, Lauren Yaquinto scored two quick goals, demonstrating the team's potential when they play aggressively. Reddy emphasized that the team must address their first-half struggles to maintain their position in the league, especially with strong competitors like Salem and Hartland. As they strive to return to the state championship for the first time since 2022, the Mustangs need to harness their energy earlier in games to avoid ties or losses that could jeopardize their title aspirations.