A cleverly-scheduled match against non-region foes Mt. Vernon proved a great measuring stick to see just where the Indians are at this time of the year. The undefeated and top-ranked Indians came away with a solid 4-1 win at home on Thursday.
“Great game against a ranked opponent,” says coach Jeremy Stille. “Very tough and well-played game by both teams. Very proud of the guys and how hard they worked to get a win in a challenging contest to prep for state.”
Austin Ball secured yet another hat trick with 3 goals, and Luis Varano Pastor added the other. Landon Hall and Koen Eller had assists. Keeper Kelton Reynolds played excellent between the posts, making several stops including a PK in which he read the shooter and made a great save.
The Indians are now 14-0 on the season and will await their first round state playoff matchup. The win marked the second this season against a ranked opponent. The team’s 14th win is now a new program record, and the goal differential sits at 102-3 for the entirety of the season. Ball’s hat trick was his 9th this season, and he now has a school-record 50 career goals.
GOALS
3 – Austin Ball (37)
Luis Varano Pastor (9)
ASSISTS
Landon Hall (11)
Koen Eller (2)
