The Dowagiac soccer team scored six first half goals on its way to a 7-2 non-conference win over Berrien Springs Wednesday night.

The Chieftains got first half goals from Joey Pasternak in the third minute, Craig Zebell in the eight and ninth minutes, Jorge Ruizz in the 29th minute, Alvaro Scherer in the 34th minute and Leo Ramirez in the 38th minute.

Jose Lopez, Scherer, Zebell and Tony Solis each had an assist in the opening 40 minutes.

The Shamrocks picked up the first two goals of the second half to make it a 6-2 match.

Temitope Idowa and Isaac Perozo scored in the 67th and 70th minutes respectively.

Dowagiac’s Hazen McMeeken capped the scoring with a goal in the 79th minute off an assist by Zebell.

Dowagiac held a 22-7 advantage in shots on goal. Paul Lamphere made six saves for the Chieftains. Christian Haack had 12 saves for Berrien Springs.

“We played well, but had a couple of breakdowns at mid that allowed late goals by Berrien,” Dowagiac coach Mike Williams said. “Looking forward to some tough games next week.”

Berrien Springs…2

Dowagiac…7

Halftime score

Dowagiac 6, Berrien Springs 0

First half

D – Joey Pasternak at the 3rd minute

D – Craig Zebell at the 8th minute (assist Jose Lopez)

D – Zebell at the 9th minute (assist Alvaro Scherer)

D – Jorge Ruiz at the 29th minute

D – Scherer at the 34th minute (assist Zebell)

D – Leo Ramirez at the 38th minute (assist Tony Solis)

Second half

BS – Temitope Idowa at the 67th minute

BS – Isaac Perozo at the 70th minute

D – Hazen McMeekan at the 79th minute (assist Zebell)

Shots on goal

Berrien Springs 7

Dowagiac 22

Saves

Dowagiac 6 (Paul Lamphere)

Berrien Springs 12 (Christian Haack)