Writer: Ron Rop
LocalSportsJournal.com
MUSKEGON – Western Michigan Christian boys soccer coach Ben Buursma had two issues on his want listing when he took over the Warriors soccer program.
Win a state title, which his group did final yr, and reignite the rivalry along with his alma mater, Grand Haven, which occurred Wednesday evening.
Buursma was all smiles after watching his second-ranked Warriors beat the Bucs 2-1 at Warrior Area.
Buursma estimates the 2 applications haven't battled on the soccer area in about 20 years.
And Wednesday's recreation was certainly a battle that lasted the total 80 minutes. Each groups had a number of golden alternatives to attain. WMC goalie Daniel Minasian made a number of high quality saves to maintain Grand Haven at bay.
“We would like our children to play these sorts of video games,” Buursma stated. “You play greater faculties to organize your self.
Junior Tekalegno Vlasma's header at 28:25 of the second half proved to be the successful purpose for the Warriors.
Senior Charlie Buursma opened the scoring at 13:23 of the opening half when he scored on a penalty kick. Vlasma was introduced down and a penalty kick was awarded.
Grand Haven tied the sport at 1 – lower than 10 minutes into the second half on a purpose by junior Payton Wright.
This set the last word purpose for Vlasm. The play began within the left nook when senior Lucas Dick despatched a centering move to the entrance of the online and located the pinnacle of a leaping Vlasma, who hit the ball a couple of foot off the bottom.
From there, the Warrior protection held off a harmful Bucs offense to protect the victory.
“We simply have some nice gamers who’re working laborious to enhance this season,” Buursma stated. “We need to get again to the state championship.
WM Christian is 7-1-3.
Grand Haven's Christian Catalino (12) sends a move down the sector. Picture/Randy Riksen
Tekalegn Vlasma (15) from WMC sends a move to a teammate. Picture/Randy Riksen
Grand Haven goalie Eddie Bremer. Picture/Randy Riksen
Warrior's Ben Pollock (2) strikes in entrance of Grand Haven's Brady Cotton (5). Picture/Randy Riksen
William Keskin dribbles site visitors to Grand Haven. Picture/Randy Riksen
WMC celebrates after scoring a purpose. Picture/Randy Riksen
Grand Haven's Lucas Burns fights for possession with WMC's Charlie Buursma (17). Picture/Randy Riksen
Grand Haven's Cade Larose (9) handles the ball. Picture/Randy Riksen
WMC's Eli Malek (20) fights for possession. Picture/Randy Riksen
WMC's Tekalegn Vlasma seems to be to move. Picture/Randy Riksen
