MHS - Men's Soccer / September 10, 2022 By Kasey McDowell
The men's varsity soccer team faced some tough teams this year in the Ark City tournament. The Cats kicked off their tournament play against Coffeyville. The Golden Tornadoes found the back of the net twice in the first half. Ben Thorson found the net in the second half with an assist from Aiden McKee, but the Cats fell just short with a 1-2 loss.
Alex Dial guarded the Wildcats net and finished the game with 19 saves with 21 shots on goal.
1 2 Final
MHS 0 1 1
OPP 2 0 2
* Benjamin Thorson - 1 goal, 0 assists
* Aiden McKee - 0 goals, 1 assist
* Alex Dial - 19 saves (21 shots on goal)
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The Cats second test was against a good Ark City team. Ben Thorson found the net again for the Cats, but they were unable to keep the Bulldogs at bay and fell 1-3.
Alex Dial guarded the Wildcats net and finished the game with 10 saves with 13 shots on goal.
1 2 Final
MHS 1 0 1
OPP 2 1 3
* Benjamin Thorson - 1 goal, 0 assists
* Alex Dial - 10 saves (13 shots on goal)
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The Wildcats last game of the tournament was against the ranked Augusta Orioles. The Wildcats were unable to find the net in the game and fell 0-8.
Alex Dial guarded the Wildcats net and finished the game with 12 saves with 20 shots on goal.
1 2 Final
MHS 0 0 0
OPP 4 4 8
* Alex Dial - 12 saves (20 shots on goal)
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The Wildcats will be back in action on Tuesday, September 13th, at Lyle Couch Stadium with JV starting at 5:00 PM.
