Huron earns victory against James Valley Christian

HURON — Huron swept James Valley Christian with a 9-0 victory during the Tigers’ second game of the season, in Class “AA” varsity boys’ soccer on Friday afternoon at the Tiger Stadium.  
“We had a great game today,” said boys’ soccer coach Leah Branaugh. “Anytime you can get a shut out and limit the other team to under five shots is a great day.”
The Tigers’ caught fire early in the game, scoring four goals in the first 20 minutes of play, with another shot in the net to send them into half time with a 5-0 lead. Six of the Huron boys were able to send the ball passed the Vikings’ goalie, with assists from two players and three more team members contributed with saves.
“One of our defenders, Ka Per Kaw, shot and made a goal from about 35 yards out,” Branaugh said. “Carson Duba led the way with two assists and turned some great passes into not only goals for us, but shot attempts.”
Midfielder Eduardo Trujillo had a good game as he scored his first goal of the season, had an assist and made a save in the second half of the game, while Baht Khin and Eh Bleh both stopped a Vikings’ shot with a save also. Rogelio Sanchez Perez, Ka Per Kaw, Angelo Pa Kae and Thai Say all made two goals, while Baht Eh Khin and Trujillo added one each en route to the win.

“We were able to allow our reserve players to get a lot of minutes today and our regulars played in some different positions as well,” Branaugh said. “The boys did a nice job of moving the ball around and keeping possession during the first half.”
The Huron Tigers’ evened out their record to 1-1 early in the season after a 3-2 loss to the Aberdeen Central Golden Eagles on Wednesday, while James Valley dropped its record to 0-2 after the loss.
Huron will take on the Brookings Bobcats at 6 p.m. on Monday at the Tiger Stadium, while the Vikings’ are set to host the Tea Area Titans at 11 p.m. tonight at the James Valley Christian School.
“I was happy with the way they played but looking forward to our game against Brookings on Monday,” Branaugh said.
The junior varsity boys game was another win for the Tigers, with a 2-1 escape over the Vikings. Kler Hae and Pan Toe Gaw scored the goals, while Tha Moo stopped James Valley for making the net with two saves.

PHOTO BY MIKE CARROLL/PLAINSMAN
James Valley Christian’s Noah Hofer is challenged by Huron’s Angelo Pa Kae during their game Friday at Tiger Stadium.