By: BHS Sports Staff
September 11, 2025
Last Tuesday, the boys soccer team (3-2-1) faced off against the Beachwood Bison (4-1-2).
Coming into this game, the Hurricanes stood atop the CVC Metro Division after their win last week over Independence, while the Bison were tied for second. The Bison were hungry to show conference superiority after a narrow 2-1 loss to Cleveland Heights.
Prior to the contest, Hurricanes Head Coach John Grigson’s squad was off to a hot start but understood the challenge that Beachwood presented.
“Beachwood is always a hard team to face. They’re known for soccer. Their team consists of players who have had the ball at their feet and played alongside one another since they were in first grade. They have a clear advantage in that department. We used our team dinner/film session this week to watch Beachwood and focus on their tactics. In practice, we have focused on pressing and cutting off passing lanes. If we can take these skills against Beachwood and play connected, we can compete. We anticipate a hard challenge.”
It was a hard challenge indeed.
In the first minute of play, the Bison scored and would score again less than three minutes later to take a quick 2-0 lead. Brooklyn’s defense was strong for the remainder of the half. Offensively, the Hurricanes had a couple of shots to strike back but could not convert as the score remained 2-0 after 40 minutes.
The second half proved to be much more difficult for the Hurricanes, as the Bison maintained possession for most of the half. They extended their lead in the 42nd minute to make it 3-0 and would later tack on two more goals in the 48th and 53rd minutes to blow the doors wide open.
Beachwood remained in control as they scored three more goals in the 69th, 72nd, and 78th minutes to close out the shutout victory.
Final Score: Beachwood 8, Brooklyn 0.
Although this game was difficult for the boys, one game does not define a team’s season. This club has been something special so far with dominant wins over Shaw and Wickliffe, and of course, the big rivalry win over Independence.
Looking to rebound, the boys will be back in action tonight at home, taking on Akron Ellet at 5:15.
Good luck, boys!
Below is the upcoming schedule for Brooklyn athletics:
- September 11: Boys Soccer vs. Akron Ellet (5:15)
- September 11: Volleyball @ Independence (6:00)
- September 11: Girls Soccer vs. Beachwood (7:00)
- September 12: Football vs. Rootstown (7:00)
- September 13: Volleyball vs. Cleveland Central Catholic and Rhodes (9:00 and 11:00)
- September 13: Girls Soccer @ Lakeside (12:00)
- September 13: Boys Soccer @ Lakeside (2:00)
Go Canes!
{For up-to-date events and schedules, visit Brooklyn Hurricanes Athletics.}
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