The Dux JV boys soccer team opened their conference season with a win over Zeeland East, 2-1 on their home field. After a scoreless yet very competitive half, the Dux struck first. After making a save in goal, Reagan Page punted the ball towards midfield. Pace Bittrick took the ball out of the air on a turn and blew by the last Chix defender, before slipping the ball to the side of the onrushing keeper. The Chix battled back and equalized on a great direct kick from the right side, which found the side netting of the far post beyond the outstretched hands of Page. However, the tie did not last for long. With about 10 minutes to go, Andrew Zimmer shook off a defender in the midfield and drove a ball to the opposite to Christian Lichtenwalner, who beat his defender with a clever turn before firing the ball back across the goal.

"Defensively, we were solid throughout the entire match. We did a great job of battling and remaining poised in one on one situations, and our shape was much more defined tonight. Our midfield did a good job of winning 50 50 balls and keeping the ball moving. Offensively, we had longer spells of possession and movement of the ball, which led to some quality scoring chances. Our boys played very well in a tightly contested rivalry game against a skilled and experienced Zeeland East team. Nice win boys!"

The Dux are 1-1 on the season, and 1-0 in the OK Green. They return to action next Tuesday against Holland.