Hornet Soccer tops Towanda in OT
By: Ed Weaver | NTL Sports | October 9, 2014
The Wellsboro Varsity Boys Soccer team ended their four-game losing streak with a 1-0 victory in overtime againt Towanda on Wednesday, October 8.
Sophmore Josiah Hill scored the game-winning goal off an assist from Senior Brieux Thibaut in the 84th minute to claim the NTL victory.
"The boys were brilliant tonight in the defensive and midfield thirds of the field," said head coach John Shaffer. "We were able to keep the ball on the Towanda half a majority of the game."
The Hornets took 32 shots on the night compared to Towanda's eight, and held a 4-1 advantage in corner kicks. Senior Goalie Jake Mitchell recorded 4 saves in goal on the night for his ninth shut out victory of the year.
"I want to congratulate Towanda on their progress," continued Shaffer. "They played hard and were tactically well set up, they are growing as a program."
The win improves the Hornets record to 9-5 (9-5 NTL) and also qualifies them for post-season play. The team will be back in action on Saturday, October 11 as they travel to Williamson.
Ed Weaver is the owner of Circle W Sports in Wellsboro, PA, is the Sports Director for The Home Page Network and the creator of WellsboroAthletics.com and WellsboroFootball.com. You can follow him on Twitter or friend him on Facebook.
