03/28/2024
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BLADENBORO – Senior Pablo Ortega scored two goals Saturday to lead West Bladen to a 3-2 Three Rivers Conference men’s soccer victory over West Columbus.

The Knights and Vikings battled to a 1-1 tie in the first half, before West Bladen scored twice in the second half to pull out the victory.

Sophmore Keni Verdugo Gomez fired in the other Knight goal. Juniors Jonathan Dominguez and Brandon Labra were credited with assists for the winners.

Junior Joey Ferretiz sparked the Knight defense with 5 steals. Sophmore Andre Gonzalez Monroy collected 4 steals, and junior Hermindo Diaz Deleon finished with 3 steals.

Junior goalie Angel Martinez was credited with 6 saves for West Bladen.

Junior Jagger Haynes and senior Joel Sturdivant scored the West Columbus goals.

Coach Phillip Turnage’s Knights improved to 7-6 in the TRC and will complete regular season play Tuesday night at Red Springs. Gametime is 6:00.

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