Bellefontaine 8, Indian Lake 0 (boys)
The Bellefontaine boys soccer team dominated Indian Lake 8-0 Thursday, October 15, earning a big victory on senior night.
Ethan Turner scored four goals in the first half, helping the Chieftains build a commanding lead. Alejandro Garcia added two goals, while Anderson Konz and Grady Graham each scored once.
Mason Phillips assisted on a Turner goal, Don Smith assisted on a Garcia goal, and Liam Steed assisted on Graham’s second-half goal.
The victory was especially meaningful for the Chieftains’ seniors, who had never defeated Indian Lake during their careers at Bellefontaine.
Bellefontaine improves to 7-6-3 overall and 6-4 in Central Buckeye Conference play.
The Chieftains will host Kenton on Saturday, October 17, with kickoff scheduled for 11:30 a.m.
Calvary Christian 3, Botkins 3 (girls)
The Calvary Christian girls soccer team played Botkins to a 3-3 tie Thursday night in a Western Ohio Soccer League matchup.
Senior captain Makarios Kariuki scored twice in the first half to give the Spartans a 2-0 lead. Botkins answered with a goal off a corner kick, making it 2-1 at halftime.
Botkins tied the game in the 64th minute before taking a 3-2 lead seven minutes later.
With less than five minutes remaining, Kariuki created an opportunity off a throw-in, and Jenna Palmer scored inside the goal box to even the game at three.
Junior captain Annagail Lambert turned in a strong performance at midfield, while senior captain Reagan Roell and freshman Scout Andre helped anchor the defense. Freshman Charis Kariuki played all 80 minutes at center forward.
The Spartans will play their next game Thursday, October 22, in a sectional tournament matchup.
Greenview 3, West Liberty-Salem 0 (girls)
The West Liberty-Salem girls soccer team traveled to Greenview Thursday night, falling 3-0.
Goalkeeper Ella Jacobs recorded 18 saves for the Tigers.
West Liberty-Salem is now 7-7-3 overall and 5-2-1 in conference play.
The Tigers will host Preble Shawnee on Monday for their first tournament game. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m., with tickets available through the OHSAA website.
