Welcome to the 2023 season! The JV Eagles had the privilege to open their season on Wednesday night at Eagle Stadium. After a couple of weeks of tryouts and practice, the boys were ready to put their abilities to the test in a game.

A positive start saw the Eagles move the ball around the field with purpose. With a focus on trying to get the ball into the box, they guys worked hard to get the first shot. It didn't take long, with Sasha Neykov winning the ball in the midfield fromthe opponents goal kick. He played the ball forward into the path of Alberto Gimeno who was able to control the bouncing ball and slot it in the corner for the first goal in the 7th minute.

12 minutes later, Caden Hoving controlled the ball at the top of the box, before sending a curling shot into the bottom corner for a 2 goal lead at half time.

The second half started just as positive with the boys showing good energy to win the ball high up the field. Ty Erickson won the ball on the right side of the field, playing the ball to Will Bush. Will took the ball up the field before slotting the ball back for Ty who coolly put the ball in the net.

Four minutes later, Will VandenBerg took control of the ball in the middle of the field and was able to play a nice slotted ball into the path of Will Bush. Controlling nicely under pressure, Will was able to send the ball into the net. 

Fatigue set in as the game went on, but there was still some good one touch passing and movement to keep the ball in our possession. Josh Dykema and the defense kept the clean sheet and the game ended 4-0 for a great start to the season!

The Eagles are back on the field for an invitational in Holland on Saturday. Go Eagles!