North Muskegon’s girls soccer team took another step in defending their state title Tuesday night. The Norse picked up a 2-0 win over Grand Rapids Covenant Christian in a Division 4 regional semifinal game in Cadillac. 

Samantha Johnson started the scoring at the 17:24 mark. Johnson finished off an assist from Jaley Schultz. 

The Norse added a second goal with two minutes left in the game. Izzy Dejonge scored on a shot that hit off the keeper’s hands and found the net. Johnson assisted on the goal.

North Muskegon players celebrate a goal earlier this season. Photo/Jeremy Clark

Emma Lamiman made a crucial save on a penalty kick for the Norse in the first half. 

North Muskegon advances to face Harbor Springs in a regional final, and state quarterfinal, game Thursday at 6 p.m. The teams played earlier this season, with Harbor Springs winning 2-1.

North Muskegon is 16-3-1 overall this season. Harbor Springs is 14-7-1.