HURON — A 3-2 victory in the varsity boys’ game allowed Aberdeen Central to escape with a sweep in the soccer season opener for Huron on Tuesday at Tiger Stadium. The victory followed a 10-0 win by the Golden Eagles in the girls’ varsity game.
“We played a great game against a tough team,” Huron boys’ coach Leah Branaugh said. “We knew this would be a tough game.”
In the boys’ varsity game, the Tigers were able to carry a 1-0 lead into the half against the team that finished as the runner-up in Class AA a year ago.
Aberdeen Central put a pair of goals on the board during the first 10 minutes of the second half to take the lead, but Huron answered with its second goal to tie the game.
“We came out a little flat in the first 10 minutes of the second half, but the boys picked it up and worked hard to get another goal late in second half,” Branaugh said. “We continued to push the ball and take shots.”
The game-winning goal for the Golden Eagles came on a corner kick, which resulted in a header to the back of the net.

Rogello Sanchez Perez and Carlos Yanes each had goals for the Tigers, while Eh Bleh recorded eight saves in the net.
“I was proud of the way the team fought and played,” Branaugh said. “We were a little shorthanded on subs and the players got in a lot of quality minutes.Our four defenders played the whole game and our goalie  made some key saves, as well.
“I am very confident in this team and am looking forward to seeing what they can do later in the season,” she said.
Aberdeen Central won the junior varsity boys’ game 4-2.
Kler Hae had both goals for the Tigers. Eh Do Wah recorded an assist as Hae scored on a corner kick.
Tha Moo had two saves for Huron, while Tah Hey Lawl Htoo inked three saves.
The Huron girls’ team will travel to face Garretson at 5 p.m. on Thursday, while the Huron boys will host James Valley Christian at 3 p.m. Friday at Tiger Stadium.

PHOTOS BY MIKE CARROLL OF THE PLAINSMAN

On the left, Huron’s Htee Hser challenges Aberdeen Central’s Kensington Eckhoff for the ball during their varsity girls’ soccer game Tuesday.

And on the right, Huron’s Rogello Sanchez Perez tries to score against Aberdeen Central goalkeeper Reece Meister during their varsity boys’ soccer game Tuesday at Tiger Stadium.