Soccer Holds Off Woodberry

EMHS boy's varsity soccer team pulled off a win in what Coach Kendal Bauman called a "big non-conference game" against rival Woodberry Forest at home last Friday. Goals by seniors Lucas Shrock-Hurst and Mitchell Leap gave the Flames a 2-0 lead, and though Woodberyy managed to score, they were unable to mount a comeback. With the 2-1 victory, EMHS's record improved to 7-2-1. (To the left: Bryce and Zach in an earlier game)

Eastern Mennonite played well against Woodberry Forest last year, but Coach Bauman said he knew going into the game that Woodberry had improved. While Coach Bauman was "a little disappointed" that EMHS couldn't manage a shutout, he said he was very pleased with the team's performance on the whole. Several players expressed similar sentiments; Leap said that the Flames "Could have won more comfortably," but that the team was happy with the victory all the same.

Injuries plagued the Flames earlier in the season, but Coach Bauman feels his team came out of the Menno Classic strong and is optimistic about the rest of the year. The team has three games in the coming week, including an away game against Fishburne, a home game against Miller, and a much anticipated rematch with St. Christopher's High School.