Roundup: Chieftains, Bucks play to Lakeland draw; Eddies top Niles 6-2

Published 7:17 pm Saturday, May 4, 2024

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DOWAGIAC — Aliva Bell scored a goal to lead Dowagiac to a 1-1 draw with visiting Buchanan in Lakeland Conference soccer Wednesday.

In Wolverine Conference play Thursday, visiting Edwardsburg defeated Niles 6-2.

 

Buchanan at Dowagiac

The Chieftains outshot the Bucks by a 3-to-one count, but could only dent the back of the net once.

“We played our best game of the year today,” said Dowagiac Coach Joey Pasternak. “Effort was there and focus on moving the ball as a team from front to back. Defense stepped up big all game we just couldn’t finish in the net we hit post a few times and their goalie had a very good game. We controlled possession and didn’t really force the ball into pressure we are continuing to grow and mature as a team just need to clean up some of the little things and finish our opportunities.”

The Bucks remain in first place with a 3-0-1 mark. Dowagiac is third at 1-2-1.

 

Edwardsburg at Niles

Shelby Laubach and Vivian Tomas both scored two goals for the Eddies in their victory.

Chloe Baker and Mali Szalai had the other two goals. Baker added a pair of assists, while Laubach and Szalai had one assist each.

Niles scoring was unavailable at press time.