By: BHS Sports Staff
September 26, 2024
Last Thursday, the boys soccer team faced off against the Garrett Morgan Falcons. The Falcons came into the contest with a 4-4-1 record, while the Hurricanes stood winless at 0-8. However, the Hurricanes had high hopes coming into this game because they beat the Falcons 4-0 last season.
Early on in the first half, the Hurricanes maintained possession and had multiple shots on goal by seniors Jadyn DeLuca and Jeff Helmick, but nothing could get past the Falcons’ goalie. After these close misses, it became apparent that this game would be a back-and-forth battle with a low-scoring outcome.
Both teams hustled and played great defense, and this was the script for the entire first half with neither team scoring.
Similar to the first half, the second half was very competitive with numerous, great plays from both sides, but the Hurricanes still had possession throughout and plenty of opportunities to score. Even though they could not connect at this point, the midfield and defense were able to hold strong by preventing the Falcons from striking first.
Midway through the second half, the Hurricanes had their first big chance as senior Jaime Villasmil-Leon was awarded a penalty kick. However, his shot sailed over the goal, and the game remained scoreless.
The Hurricanes were running out of chances, but Villasmil-Leon redeemed himself as he put the ball into the bottom left corner in the 73rd minute to put the Hurricanes on top, 1-0.
However, this game was not over as the Falcons threatened in the final minutes. With under two minutes to go, the Falcons had three consecutive shots on goal, but sophomore goalie Kyle Morgan came up big and kept the Falcons scoreless.
The Hurricanes were able to keep the ball as time ran out, notching their first victory of the season.
Final Score: Brooklyn 1, Garrett Morgan 0.
With this win, the Hurricanes improved to 1-8, while the Falcons dropped to 4-5-1.
The boys will be back in action tonight as they travel to Shaker Heights for a 6:00 start.
In other Fall sports, the girls volleyball team (2-14) has a little break before returning to action next Tuesday when they face off at home against Richmond Heights. Game time is 6:00.
The girls soccer team (2-9-1) returns home tonight to face Cuyahoga Heights. Game time is at 7:00.
Lastly, the football team (1-4) is home tomorrow night as they take on the Beachwood Bison. Kickoff is at 7:00.
Go Canes!
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