Apparently, Sam Russell really loves pancakes. Assistant coach Eric Geddes promised pancakes in exchange for a goal, and the senior forward delivered.

“I wanted her to shoot the ball,” said Southern Regional girls soccer head coach Nicole Iorio following the Rams’ 1-0 victory over Shore Conference C South division and nearby rival Barnegat on Oct. 8. “But Geddes promised pancakes if she, specifically, scored, so I guess that was the motivation she needed.”