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Zeeland West High School
Boys Varsity West Soccer
Game Summaries & Headlines.
1 year ago @ 7:54AM by Andy Hondorp
- Game Date
- Aug 30, 2023
- Score
- : 0.00
BYRON CENTER HIGH SCHOOL: 0.00
The Dux went back to back playing Wyoming on Tuesday night only to turn around and head to Byron Center to take on a really good Bulldogs team last night. Byron Center took control of the game early and pressed forward really testing our defense. They were able to push attack after attack for the 1st 5 minutes or so but the defense didn't waiver and it was sound. The Bulldogs really moved the ball well and were tactically very organized but again a strong defense held and kept them off the board. The Dux mustered a few scoring opportunities in the 1st half but it ended 0-0. The 2nd half the Dux adjusted a little more and were able to control more of the game. They pushed the ball forward, were more aggressive, especially on 50/50 balls, and really began to put some pressure on the Byron Center Defense. The game continued back and forth with the teams moving up and down the field very quickly. The best scoring opportunities for the Dux came in the last 10 minutes as they pushed and created really good scoring opportunities but just could not sneak it by a very good Byron Keeper. Equally as good in net was Lucas Smith for the Dux as he posted his 4th clean sheet in 5 matches. With the help of some solid defense the Dux remain undefeated on the season at 4-0-1. They look to continue the hot start next week with 3 games. They travel to Grand Rapids Union on Tuesday, at Zeeland East on Thursday, and then at Allendale on Saturday. We are very much looking forward to those challenges next week and we are hoping to be fully healthy as we head into those matches.