If there are any geese looking for eggs, they should check with West Liberty-Salem.
The Tigers boys soccer team battled its way to a 1-0 win over West Jefferson in Ohio Heritage Conference play on Monday night.
It was the 13th win as well as the 10th shutout of the season. They are 13-2-1 overall and 5-1 in the conference, second only to Fairbanks.
They have allowed just 10 goals all season, with half of those coming in a 5-0 loss to the Panthers early in the year.
Coach Tim Wolfe of WL-S said, “It was a hard fought win. West Jefferson has improved tremendously.”
He noted they had a number of scoring chances, but were eventually able to get one through and made it stand up.
It was also Senior Night for the Tigers, with the team’s six seniors honored in pregame ceremonies.
Tucker Searles, the Tigers’ net minder, moved into a tie for saves in a season with Joe Yoder. He had two in the win on Monday.
Each team had a scoring chance in the early going. The first half was a back and forth affair as a bit of wind and rain moved in. The Tigers’ best scoring chance in the first came with about six minutes to go.
After the intermission, the Tigers had a shot go high, then another one saved by West Jefferson.
Another near miss came with 23 minutes, and a shot from distance with 12 minutes to go was saved.
The breakthrough finally came with 11:30 to play. Conner Leichty sent a pass from the left wing, and freshman Kam Yang headed the ball into the net.
The Tigers clamped down after that, staying on the attack and not allowing the Roughriders a chance to get the equalizer.
West Liberty-Salem will wrap up the regular season on Thursday at Calvary Christian. Game time is 5 p.m.
In other action:
BOYS
Tecumseh 4, Ben Logan 0
Ben Logan lost to Tecumseh at home on Monday in CBC play.
The Raiders are 11-4-1 overall and 7-2-1 in the league.
They will host Kenton on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., which will also be Senior Night.
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Indian Lake 4, London 1
Indian Lake got a win at home over London in CBC action.
No scoring information was available.
The Lakers (5-2-2 CBC, 10-2-4 overall) are at Northwestern on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
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Bellefontaine 3, Shawnee 0
Bellefontaine defeated host Shawnee in CBC play on Monday.
Anderson Konz had two goals in the first half, with Landon Cook having an assist on the second.
The Chieftains got an insurance goal by Lincoln Banta midway through the second half.
“This was a complete team victory,” said BHS coach Steve Henry. “We changed up our subbing scheme and it seemed to keep things a little fresher. Also, we moved the ball much better tonight than we have been. As always there is some more to work on, and with Urbana coming to town we will need to be on our best. But for now we can enjoy a much deserved win.”
Bellefontaine (2-7 CBC, 3-11) will host Urbana on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
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Calvary Christian 2, Jackson Center 2
Calvary Christian played to a draw with host Jackson Center on Monday night.
Nehemiah Dillon and Cale Buchenroth each scored, with Buchenroth assisting on Dillon’s.
Brody Prall made six saves in net, including a clutch save on a penalty kick.
Calvary Christian is 8-6-2 overall and 4-2 in the Western Ohio Soccer League. They will host West Liberty on Thursday for Senior Night.
Calvary Christian 6, Spencerville 1
Calvary Christian defeated Spencerville on Thursday.
Aiden Keller had two goals, with one each by Dillon, Trent Comer, Cale Buchenroth and Adler Andre.
Buchenroth had two assists, with one apiece by Dillon and Evan Schmidt.
Calvary Christian 5, Middletown Christian 1
The Spartans defeated Middletown on Saturday.
Dillon had two goals, and one each came from Keller, Ransom Lambert and Seth Palmer.
Evan Schmidt had two assists and Comer one.
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West Liberty-Salem 2, Urbana 1
West Liberty-Salem downed Urbana on Saturday afternoon.
Connery Leichty and Elijah Christison had the goals, with assists coming from Wyatt Longaberger and Lance Campbell.
Tucker Searles had eight saves.
The junior varsity team won 7-0. Bo Miller had a hat trick. Everett Brooks, Tyler Hershberger and Josiah Thoman had one each.
Eli Jones had two assists, and one each was by Rylan Leichty, Landon Zanfirov, Jerome Cordrey and Thoman.
Cordrey had three saves. The JV team finished with a record of 5-4-1 on the year.
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GIRLS
West Liberty-Salem 5, West Jefferson 1
West Liberty-Salem got a win over West Jefferson on Senior Night Monday in conference play.
Arianna Weaver had two goals, as did Emily King. Kaylee Powell got the other score.
Assists came from Jenna Cline, Emery Longaberger and Kaylee Blair.
In goal, Blair had five saves and Ella Jacobs recorded one.
West Liberty-Salem improves to 5-8-1 overall and 4-3 in the OHC.
They have two games remaining, at Newton Thursday at 6 p.m. and at Southeastern on Saturday at 10 a.m.
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Urbana 5, West Liberty-Salem 1
The Lady Tigers lost to visiting Urbana on Saturday in nonleague play.
Powell scored for the Tigers, with Cline making the assist.
Blair had six saves and Jacobs made three.
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Shawnee 7, Bellefontaine 1
Bellefontaine lost to host Shawnee in CBC play on Monday.
Callie Shumaker scored for the Lady Chiefs, with the assist by Ava Watson.
Emma Whitaker had 15 saves in net.
The Lady Chiefs (3-7 CBC, 6-10) host Urbana at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the regular season finale.
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Ben Logan 2, Tecumseh 1
Ben Logan got a close win over visiting Tecumseh on Monday in CBC action.
Daylin Varner and Brooklyn Smedley had the goals, with Ella Chamberlain providing an assist on Smedley’s.
They have set a new mark for wins in a season with 12.
The Lady Raiders (7-2-1 CBC, 12-3-1 overall) finish the regular season Wednesday at home against North Union at 7:30 p.m. It will be Senior Night.
