CASSOPOLIS – Two first half goals helped visiting Buchanan to a 3-0 Lakeland Conference victory over Cassopolis Thursday afternoon.

Richie Reed and Ryan Catalano scored first half goals for the Bucks, who improved to 3-1 in the league and 5-7-1 overall.

Reed scored in the 8th minute, but ended up on the sidelines after crashing into the Cassopolis keeper.

Both players lay on the ground for a while before getting up.

Catalano made it 2-0 in the 26th minute of an assist from Josh Newburg.

In the second half, Tye Payne completed the scoring in the 67th minute with an assist from Marquis Tyler.

The Bucks outshot the Rangers 17-6.

Buchanan…3
Cass…0
Halftime score
Buchanan 2, Cassopolis 0

First half
B – Richie Reed 8th minute
B – Ryan Catalano 26th minute (Josh Newburg assist)

Second half
B – Tye Payne 67th minute (Marquis Tyler assist)

Shots on goal
Buchanan 17
Cassopolis 6

Saves
Buchanan 2

Varsity record
Buchanan 5-7-1, 3-1 Lakeland