{"id":12479,"date":"2026-04-28T13:49:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T13:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnewstoday.uk\/index.php\/2026\/04\/28\/harbor-springs-lilly-sophie-barnadyn-perfect-examples-of-captains-band-petoskey-news-review\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T13:49:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T13:49:03","slug":"harbor-springs-lilly-sophie-barnadyn-perfect-examples-of-captains-band-petoskey-news-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnewstoday.uk\/index.php\/2026\/04\/28\/harbor-springs-lilly-sophie-barnadyn-perfect-examples-of-captains-band-petoskey-news-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Harbor Springs' Lilly, Sophie Barnadyn perfect examples of captain's band – Petoskey News-Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

HARBOR SPRINGS \u2014 When you\u2019re watching the Harbor Springs girls soccer team, it might feel like you\u2019re seeing Sophie and Lilly Barnadyn all across the field.\u00a0
Taking corner kicks up top, setting up a teammate in front of the goal, chasing opponents from the midfield or thwarting away opportunities from the backline.\u00a0
Heck, Monday you could even look back and see Sophie in goal.
While the position might change for the two senior twin sisters, highlighting each\u2019s versatility, the one part that doesn\u2019t change all across the field is that captain’s band they wear.\u00a0
\u201cIt\u2019s different,\u201d Sophie said on looking around and being one of the few veteran players now. \u201cIt\u2019s a good different. It\u2019s kind of sad seeing our season almost come to an end but it\u2019s important to lead the team.\u201d
The two have been making an impact on the Rams\u2019 soccer team for four years now, though by the end of the week, more than half of their final regular season will be gone.\u00a0
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For Lilly, the old vet part is different, too, but the leadership side of it has been nothing new.\u00a0
\u201cI feel like we\u2019ve been leaders since the beginning,\u201d she said. \u201cNot freshman year or anything, but junior year.\u201d
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Over the past two years, what the Rams have been \u2013 despite an extremely young team both years \u2013 winners more than anything. Since 2025, Harbor is 22-3-1, with a 6-0-1 record that grew Monday, April 27 when the No. 4 ranked Rams earned a 4-0 win over Boyne City.\u00a0
The sisters have been on some special Harbor teams. Ones that have earned a district title, made a run to a regional final and earned an unbeaten conference title.\u00a0
This year\u2019s squad might be the best yet.\u00a0
\u201cHonestly, we\u2019re all really close,\u201d Sophie said. \u201cIt\u2019s such a good environment and everyone is nice to each other. We bond outside of soccer.\u201d
With young teams, and young players stealing the spotlight at times, that kind of bond only happens when the direction from the top leads the way.\u00a0
The Barnadyn girls have been willing to do it all on the field and it\u2019s showing up in results.\u00a0
Over a recent four-game shutout stretch, where the Rams have beaten opponents by a combined 28-0, both have hit an uptick in finding the back of the net.\u00a0
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Over that stretch, Sophie has notched four goals and three assists, scoring a pair last week against Kingsley. Lilly, who traditionally plays more back, has scored four goals and added two assists.\u00a0
After Sophie\u2019s two-goal game a week ago, Lilly couldn\u2019t be outdone by her sister, scoring a pair herself Monday.\u00a0
\u201cIt felt good,\u201d Lilly said with a big smile. \u201cI\u2019ve been playing up a lot lately recently and it\u2019s been nice to actually be up that close.\u201d
Scoring overall has been up for the Rams, with junior returning all-state forward Stefi Reskevics stepping up her game yet again, then the emergence of freshman Maeve Riley has also been key.\u00a0
\u201cIt\u2019s nice to have a freshman also step up and take that role,\u201d Lilly said, again showing that leadership. \u201cWe lost a few players last year, so it\u2019s nice to have a freshman just come up and take that.\u201d
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The two are also happy to know players like Riley will be around to continue what they\u2019ve been a part of in Harbor Springs.\u00a0
\u201cIt\u2019s good to know she\u2019ll grow and we\u2019ll be gone and they\u2019ll still have players to keep the team going,\u201d Sophie added.\u00a0
Before both are gone, there\u2019s plenty of unfinished business ahead, beginning with a visit from league rival and No. 8 ranked Elk Rapids, who they tied with 1-1 earlier this month.\u00a0
An outright title likely can\u2019t be had without a victory Thursday, April 30 at Ottawa Stadium.\u00a0
\u201cCoach has been preparing us for it,\u201d Lilly said. \u201cIt\u2019s a big one for sure.\u201d
Reach Sports Editor Drew Kochanny at dkochanny@petoskeynews.com and follow him on X @DrewKochanny\u00a0and Instagram @drewkochanny<\/em><\/p>\n

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