NorthWood- # 6 Goshen 0-2 (0-2)

Sixth ranked (and defending State Champion)Goshen scored goals in the 25th and 35th minute of play to defeat the Panthers 0-2 in a NLC clash at NW last night. Both Goshen goals came on identical defensive miscues. After intermission, the Panthers did not relinquish any more goals and created some minor opportunities in the last 10 minutes of the game. NW had spells of good combination play throughout the game. A play in the Goshen box by AC got Goshen a free kick and a yellow caution in the second half. A little more physical play by NorthWood in the second half produced less chances for Goshen even though Cody had to come up big on several occassions. The loss, that surely does not feel like a setback, puts the NW record at 5-3-2 (2-2-1 NLC). Our defense played well all night. Conner played error free and received the honorary captain's armband for the next game. Next up for the Varsity is the match up with and at Elkhart Christian on Monday. Next week features a Monday/Tuesday/Saturday game lineup.The next four games will be on the road. We return home against Plymouth for senior night before we round out the regular season on the road at Bethany Christian. Today's practice will be at the High School. It will be short and light. The JV lost to Goshen 1-2 with the NW goal scored by Kaden Gongwer. The JV plays in the NLC Tournament at Goshen tomorrow. The first game is at 10:30 versus Memorial. The second game will be at 1:30 and the opponent depends on the result of the first two games in the bracket. REFEREE GRADE- The center ref did an excellent job. He gave advantage when he should have, had a good feel for the game and in my mind made very few errors. GRADE: A. Coaches Grade- The Goshen coach managed to annoy our bench all night long with his "uuuhhhs", "grrrrrs" and "aaahhhhss"; Grade: F.