OLATHE — Iola Blue and Gold Soccer Club’s three teams roared through competition Sept. 14, going a collective 4-0.
Iola’s 10-and-under squad thumped Paola, 8-1, to even its record to 1-1 on the season.
The 12-and-under team played twice, defeating LaCygne 5-2, and the second, 8-1.
The 14-and-under team also took on LaCygne, winning 5-3.
Iola’s teams play in the Paola Soccer Club League this fall. The 12- and 14-and-under squads both are perfect at 2-0 on the season.
In the 10-and-under game, Eli Adams scored four goals, while Brandon McKarnin, Joseph Karr, T.J. Taylor and William Jay added one apiece. Logan Ulrich, the only girl on the team, had four assists. Taylor racked up four saves without allowing a goal. McKarnin had two saves in three opportunities.
Jack Adams had four of the 12-and-under’s five goals in the opener against LaCygne. Riley Jay also scored once off an Adams assist. Royce Smith had four goals in five opportunities. Bret Willis had three saves in five chances.
Adams added three more goals in the second match, giving him seven for the day, while Peter Venter and Hannah Gardner added two each. Jay scored once. Gardner had two saves; Jay and Adams one each. Royce Smith had three saves, as did Willis.
“Jack Adams really had a good game, as did Peter,” head coach Brek Ulrich said.
Drake Sell racked up 11 saves to key the 14-and-under victory.
“Drake did a great job in goal against a very strong LaCygne team,” Coach Ulrich said. “We really came out flat, but finally got going late in the second half.”
Matt Karr scored twice, while Collin Bedell, Nolan Jones and Bret Plumlee had one apiece. Eason Cheung and Bedell each had assists.
Blue and Gold teams stay on winning path
