The Bellefontaine Chieftain boys’ soccer team snapped out of a scoring slump in a big way Monday night, rolling past Northwestern 6-1 on the road.
Ethan Turner led the charge with a hat trick, including two goals in the first half, assisted by Anderson Konz. Landon Cook added a penalty kick, then Turner repaid Konz for his assists. Konz put one in the back of the net off a helper from Turner.
Turner earned one more goal, and Sean Morgan found the net in the second half.
The defense stayed strong throughout, holding NW to just one early goal. BHS improves to 2-6 (1-3 CBC) and looks to build momentum on Wednesday at Kenton Ridge.
“The guys were flying around and just playing with an edge. They really deserve this win! They’ve put in a ton of work and finally get to see their efforts rewarded. And Ethan, I feel so good for him. He has been a little frustrated with his finishing, and hopefully this gives him a little more breathing room. The defense played solid again too. They have really started to gel back there.”
– Coach Stephen Henry
Benjamin Logan boys’ fell to Jonathan Alder 7-0.
The depth of the Pioneers wore the Raiders out in the second half as they tacked on 4 goals in the last 5 minutes of the game.
The Raiders are now 7-3 and will host divisional rival Shawnee on Wednesday at 7:30.
The West Liberty-Salem boys’ JV soccer team dropped a 4-1 decision to visiting Jonathan Alder.
The Tigers’ goal came via Logan Zanfirov with the assist from Carter Pratt. Rylan Leichty recorded 7 saves in goal. The team is now 3-3.
In high school girls’ soccer, Bellefontaine lost a tough match to Northwestern HS 2-1.
Callie Shumaker scored the lone goal for the Lady Chiefs with Ava Watson earning the assist.
Goalkeeper Emma Whitaker had 14 saves in the contest.
The West Liberty-Salem girls’ traveled to Anna, losing 5-0 in a hard-fought battle.
Kaylee Blair had 19 saves in goal to lead the effort for the Tigers, and Ella Jacobs added a save of her own.
The Tigers are 3-6-1 overall and 2-2 in conference play. The Tigers will travel to Greenon on Thursday evening for conference play with a 5:30pm kickoff.
