Tuesday night brought Byron Center out to Eagle Stadium on a classic Michigan fall night with cool temperatures and a steady rain coming down.

The Eagles struggled to match Byron Center's intensity and energy in the first half. Most of the duels and 50/50 balls came out with Byron Center taking control of the ball. This caused us to have to soak up the pressure for long periods and rely on long balls over the top to create chances. Eventually Byron Center was able to break the deadlock with less than 10 minutes left in the half by winning the ball near our box and rifling a shot into the bottom corner for the Eagles to go into half time down 0-1.

Once again, the second half proved to be much better by the Eagles as they started to create chances. Particularly good link up play by Ty Erickson helped us move the ball across the field to find space for the wingers. This led to a great chance with the ball played up the wing to Nate Evenhouse who was able to pull off the cross to Seth Rozema who met it with his head, sending the ball just wide. Despite this, a lapse in defensive concentration resulted in another goal for Byron Center twelve minutes into the half. The boys continued to fight and showed great patience on defense. A goal was pulled back by Will Bush after a neat give and go through Max Visser and Seth, but a second goal couldn't be found to end the contest with a 1-2 loss.

The last game of the regular season will find the Eagles out in Hudsonville for a 4:30 match against Unity Christian.