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Spurgeon College

Spurgeon College
Men's Soccer Lineup
0
Oak Hills Christian OAK HILL (0-1-0)
15
Winner Spurgeon College SPURGEON (2-0-0, 0-0-0)
Oak Hills Christian OAK HILL
(0-1-0)
0
Final
15
Spurgeon College SPURGEON
(2-0-0, 0-0-0)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Oak Hills Christian OAK HILL 0 0 0
Spurgeon College SPURGEON 9 6 15

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Knights’ With A 2nd Dominating Performance!

The soccer field at Ellendale, ND, saw extraordinary sporting prowess as Spurgeon College faced off against Oak Hills Christian on Aug. 24th. The Spurgeon Knights ended the match with a stunning 15-0 victory, securing their second win of the season.

How it Happened:
It did not take long for the Knights to set the tone of the match. Tyler Jones scored the opening goal at 10:59, thanks to an assist from Sage Ballard. The team's offensive drive was relentless, as Caleb Hawkins made the following three goals at 16:04, 20:10, and 27:46, the first assisted by Sage Ballard.
The onslaught continued through the first half. Goals from Rylen Ballard at 30:48 and Sage Ballard at 35:00, with assists from Eduard Mangalagiu and Jack Downey respectively, pushed the scoreline to 6-0. At halftime, Spurgeon College had racked up 9 goals, including contributions from Eduard Mangalagiu and a penalty kick by Sage Ballard.
The second half was more of the same. João Pedro Pereira scored at 46:02, assisted by Andres Mendoza, furthering Spurgeon's lead to 10-0. The scoring spree continued with Jack Downey, Sage Ballard, and João Pedro Pereira adding to the tally. Pereira's second goal at 69:56, assisted by Jackson Edwards, brought the score to 13-0. The final minutes saw goals from Rylen Ballard, Sage Ballard, and Andres Mendoza, concluding the game with a staggering 15-0 victory for Spurgeon College.

Highlights:
  • The standout player of the match was undoubtedly Sage Ballard (12). Ballard scored five goals and provided three assists, demonstrating both his individual skill and exceptional teamwork.
  • Caleb Hawkins (10) and João Pedro Pereira (6) each netted three goals and contributed one assist. Andres Mendoza (14) also played a crucial role, delivering two assists that were key to the impressive victory.
  • On the defensive end, Gabriel Farenzena and Ronnie Godwin shared goalkeeping duties for Spurgeon College, effectively shutting out Oak Hills Christian throughout the match.
  • The offensive work of Sage Ballard and the defensive work of João Pedro Pereira earned them both recognition of the NCCAA as Men's Soccer Athletes of the Week. Together, they scored 15 goals with 10 assists. Well done, Knights!
 
Up Next:
Spurgeon College carries this momentum into their upcoming matches, promising more exciting soccer action. Stay tuned for more updates on their season!
 
 
 
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