Jorge Ruiz scored a pair of first half goals to help the Dowagiac soccer team defeat visiting Bridgman 3-1 Thursday.

Gavin Green assisted on Ruiz’s second goal.

The Chieftains (4-5) outshot the Bees 19-11. Harpeet Singh had seven saves.

 

Bridgman…1

Dowagiac…3

Halftime score

Dowagiac 2, Bridgman 1

 

First half

D – Jorge Ruiz 8th minute

D – Jorge Ruiz (Gavin Green assist) 20th minute

B – Luis Geraldi (Drew Dow assist) 28th minute

 

Second half

D – Bridgman own goal 46th minute

 

Shots on goal

Bridgman 11

Dowagiac 19

 

Saves

Bridgman 11 (John Hess)

Dowagiac 7 (Harpeet Singh)

 

Yellow card

Jeremiah Guernsey (D), Nick Carpenter (D), Gavin Green (D)

 

Varsity record

Dowagiac 4-5