Hilltoppers Battle Malone to Scoreless Draw

CANTON, Ohio — Kaisa Vale and the West Liberty defense stood tall when it mattered most Wednesday night, turning away a late Malone push to preserve a 0-0 draw at Pioneer Park. Vale finished with five saves, including three during a four-minute stretch late in the second half, as the Hilltoppers kept Malone off the scoreboard despite a 13-6 advantage in shots. West Liberty moves to 0-1-1 on the season. The Hilltoppers absorbed early pressure from the Pioneers, with Vale making saves in the third and 20th minutes to keep the match scoreless. West Liberty generated its first opportunities in…