Manson Moves to 5-2 Overall
Information Provided by Jared Mumley, MHS
Manson 4-2 Over Tonasket
The Manson Boys Soccer delivered on Tuesday night, defeating the Tigers of Tonasket 4-2 on the first game back from spring break.
Any concerns about a holiday-induced hangover were quickly eliminated when Eberardo Aguilar scored within 15 minutes to give the Trojans the advantage. He soon got a second to double the lead. But just as the Trojans were getting settled the Tigers struck back.
Tonasket’s captain took control of the ball at halfway and powerfully drove forward down the Manson sideline and eventually into the box where he was fouled by a Manson defender, earning his team a penalty kick. The kick was thundered home with confidence and Tonasket closed the gap to within one.
Less than 3 minutes later, however, after another signature forward run from deference, senior captain Eduardo Escalera scored a beautiful 18 yard blast after some nice passing with Esteban Escoto. The Trojans took the commanding 3-1 scoreline into the half.
The second half continued the Trojan domination. Manson put the game out of reach after Aguilar scored his 3rd goal of the game coming off a rebound from the Tonasket goalkeeper. Although the Tigers pulled one goal back very late in the game, the result was never in doubt in the second half. The Manson Trojans were organized and played with intensity and deserved the league win.
Their overall record now stands at 5-2 while in league they are 2-1, their only loss coming on the road at the league-leading Brewster Bears. Next up is another home league match versus Oroville at the Manson Athletic Complex at 4:30pm.
