On Tuesday, the Calvary Christian Spartans had an eventful 9-3 victory over the Lima Central Catholic Thunderbirds.
In the first half, senior Nehemiah Dillon scored twice, with senior Fletcher Lambert adding one early. Sophomore Cale Buchenroth slotted two more for the Spartans, and an additional goal gave the Spartans a 6-0 lead going into halftime.
In the second half, the Spartans conceded three goals, but matched that total with three of their own. Senior Trent Comer and freshman Adler Andre scored one apiece, with Buchenroth adding in another to earn himself a hat-trick.
The back line stood tall, led by senior Lincoln Roell. The bench played a role in bringing energy and encouragement to the game. Goalkeeper Brody Prall’s presence between the posts helped seal the win.
The Spartans are back in action Friday night against New Knoxville in a home contest.
Bellefontaine defeats River Valley in a thrilling 2-1 match to earn its first victory on the season.
Both goals came in the first half, with Ethan Turner scoring off a penalty kick and Cody Hudson earning his marker off a free kick.
The Chiefs surrendered a late second-half goal and were pressed hard for the final ten minutes, but they held on to beat the Vikings.
The West Liberty-Salem boys’ junior varsity soccer team dropped a 3-0 decision to Fairbanks.
Two different goalkeepers saw action for the Tigers. Rylan Leichty had 3 save,s while Jerome Cordrey had 1 save.
