Bulldogs blank Timberwolves for 7th shutout of season
(Photo by ERIC PLUMMER) Lake City goalie Aidan Hassel, left, and Sandpoint’s Mac Stultz collide during some action near the goal in the Bulldogs’ 2-1 win over the Timberwolves on Tuesday.
(Photo by JASON DUCHOW PHOTOGRAPHY) Sandpoint junior goalie Julian Reichold flies out to snuff a Lake City goal attempt, as the Bulldogs earned their seventh shutout of the season.
SANDPOINT — A pair of first half goals from Taran Tvrdy and David Webster, coupled with another stellar defensive effort, led to a 2-0 shutout win for the Bulldogs over the 5A Timberwolves on Tuesday in nonleague boys soccer at Pine St. Field.
Tanner Kohal, Tvrdy and Max Edmundson continue to form a brick wall in the defensive backfield for the Bulldogs (10-0-1), who continue to roll through the schedule unscathed. Julian Reichold and Hyrum Hunsaker combined for the Bulldogs’ seventh shutout of the season between the pipes, earning the respect of their head coach.
“That’s one of the best goalkeeping tandems Sandpoint has had,” said Bulldogs head coach Evan McNeley. “We don’t give up a lot of goals.”
Aidan Hassel was busy in goal for Lake City (4-2-1), using an aggressive approach to shut down several runs. The Bulldogs have run up a solid record against a slate full of 5A opponents, which bodes well moving forward.
“The team is fully committed to play for each other,” said McNeley. “They’re resilient on defense. Taran is impressive around the goal.”
Sandpoint hosts Lakeland on Senior Night Thursday, at 6:30 p.m. at War Memorial Field.
First half — 1, Spt, Taran Tvrdy (Zion Reichold). 2, Spt, David Webster (Cole Baillie). Second half — None.
Shots on goal — Spt 12, LC 7.
Saves — Julian Reichold 5, Hyrum Hunsaker 2; LC, Aidan Hassel, 9.