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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.