NorthWood -Tippy Valley 8-0 (3-0)

A nice crowd (over 130) shows up for an easy season opener against Tippy Valley. The Vikings don't really look the part in the tri-colored shirts. An interesting wardrobe choice that gets (too) many accolades from Coach Douwsma. A large Tippy Valley squad manages more line changes (1) than goals tonight. The tall grass does not bother the Panthers as they get off to a quick start. A Juan Pantoja slalom into the box in the 3rd (!) minute results in what would turn out to be the only goal the Panthers will need tonight. All the rest of the scoring is icing on the cake. Juan actually puts his stamp on the first half with another shot at the goal that touches the far post. The ball gets a nice easy tip in from Jaron for his first but not last goal of the night. The second goal is scored in the 14th minute and 8 minutes later, Juan adds another goal with a low shot to the left of the goal. 3-0 is the half time score. The opponent is not very impressive and it is obvious that they are in the early stages of building their program. The second half starts with a one on one opportunity for Eli but the keeper prevents a quick restart goal. The best team goal comes in the 44th when Juan finds Landon wide on the left who then places the ball just outside the 18 and in front of Jaron. Jaron doesn't hesitate and fires a laser into the ropes for 4-0 lead. Two minutes later, Jaron takes another shot that explodes on the crossbar before it goes out of play. A Jaron Mullet dribble ends in the 6 yard box but gets mishandled by the Vikings defense, the ball pops up and Jaron takes advantage of the defensive indecision and heads the ball over the Tippy Valley goalie for a 5-0 lead. Juan gets the next assist when he passes a ball in the 57th to Jerson who connects for the 6th NW goal. In the 65th, Micah , who has missed some opportunities, assists Lukas Aukerman who signs for goal number 7.One minute later it is #5 Corbin who hits the woodwork. The panthers have one more goal left in their repertoire when Corbin passes a nice ball to Jerson who fnds the ropes for his second goal of the night. The Varsity record stands at 1-0-0. The next game will be an away game this coming Saturday vs. Angola. The bus leaves the High School at 10 am. Fridays practice will be from 3:30-5. The saturday contest is Varsity contest only. Goal scorers : Jaron Mullett -3, Juan Pantoja - 2, Jerson Sanchez - 2, Aukerman, L-1.