LEOMINSTER — The Cardinals’ state tournament run came to an end on Monday, but in reaching the Final Four for the first time, they’ve set a new standard of play at Pope Francis.

No. 4 Pope Francis girls soccer saw its longest postseason run in program history cut short by No. 1 Medfield, 5-1 in the MIAA Division III state tournament semifinal at Doyle Field.

The Cardinals under pressure early on, with the Warriors forcing a corner shortly after the kickoff. Morganne Kilmer lined up the corner from the right side and whipped in a wicked left-footed effort that swung high into the box and curled towards the back post. Kilmer’s shot dipped just in time to sneak into the left-side netting for a stunning Olimpico goal.

Trailing less than two minutes into the match, the Cardinals’ concerns qu

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