S. Jersey Boys: Wed. S.J. boys: Seneca staves off Timber Creek
Seneca struck for two quick goals after halftime and held on for a 2-1 win Wednesday against Timber Creek in Olympic National boys' soccer.
Seneca struck for two quick goals after halftime and held on for a 2-1 win Wednesday against Timber Creek in Olympic National boys' soccer.
Matt Perkins tied the game a minute into the second half and Nick LeSaint gave Seneca the lead nine minutes later.
Seneca had only four shots on net. Timber Creek had 11 shots.
"Timber Creek is a well-coached, extremely skilled team with great team speed and athleticism," Seneca coach Sam Maira said. "It took a total team effort from our boys to secure the win."
Liam O'Connor made 10 saves to earn the win.
In other Olympic National play:
Brian Keller scored his second goal in overtime to give Bishop Eustace a 2-1 win against visiting Camden Catholic.
Nick Krake and Joseph Poole each scored to lift Cherry Hill West to a 2-1 win over visiting Paul VI.
Olympic American. Burak Ozdemir scored twice in Washington Township's 3-0 win at Shawnee.
Shawn Russell and Steve Scian each scored in the second half to help host Cherokee earn a 2-0 victory against Cherry Hill East.
Colonial. Elzo Dunn and Kyler White scored, and Haddon Township picked up a 2-1 overtime win at Collingswood.
Jesse Weick scored two goals to aid Haddon Heights in a 3-2 overtime victory at Woodbury.
Niklas Mengeler led Gateway with three goals in a 6-1 rout at Overbrook.
Cape-Atlantic National. Alijhah Broadnax and Joe Fala scored in the last five minutes of the first half, and host Middle Township held on for a 2-1 victory against Buena.
C.J. Marchesani made 10 saves to help St. Joseph earn a 2-0 win at Holy Spirit.
Cape-Atlantic American. Ross Adamucci scored and Andrew Slater made 12 saves in host Hammonton's 1-0 victory over Egg Harbor Township.
Steven Toboloski scored both of Vineland's goals in a 2-0 win at Mainland.
Nonleague. Pierce Williams netted a pair of goals for Moorestown Friends in a 3-1 win over visiting Glassboro.