GREENE – It was only a matter of time before Greene’s offense began to click.

Leading Walton by just a goal at halftime thanks to the stellar defense of Warriors keeper Brooke Spencer, the Trojans’ prolific offense used relentless pressure and pinpoint passing to tally three more times and win the first MAC championship game, 4-0 at George Raymond Field Thursday evening.

“We talked at halftime about making adjustments as far as the passing game went,” said Greene head coach Sue Carlin. “The kids recognized that, and once we got the combinations going… .”

Spencer warded off 12 first-half shots, and the only one that got by her was a strong drive following a rebound by Trojans junior Andrea Day at the 13:38 mark.

Walton did not make its initial foray into the Greene penalty circle until 12 1/2 minutes remained in the opening half, and that first trip lasted no more than three seconds. The Warriors, who had two losses coming into the game, finished with just three shots, and became the 13th team this season to suffer a shutout loss to Greene (16-0)

“Offensively, their skills and passing are phenomenal,” said Walton coach Bryn Hoover-Daye. “Our defense stayed as tough as it could. The goals they had in this game were definitely well earned.”