Aidan Wilson was strong in goal as Coupeville shattered La Conner’s five-game win streak. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)
Two Murdy boys was two too many for La Conner to deal with.
With brothers Xavier and Alex combining to rain down three goals Tuesday, the Coupeville High School boys soccer squad knocked out La Conner 3-1 for a huge home turf victory.
Starting a stretch of three-straight games at Mickey Clark Field, the Wolves avenged an earlier-season overtime loss to the Braves, and emphatically ended La Conner’s five-game winning streak.
The victory, Coupeville’s second-straight, lifts it to 3-4 in Northwest 2B/1B League play, while dropping La Conner to 5-3.
“The team was great tonight, they really played for each other,” said CHS coach Robert Wood.
“This felt good after our last game with them, losing in the first overtime we’ve played,” he added.
“They’ve grown and learned and become friends and great teammates and understood tonight what happens when you play for yourself vs. the beauty that comes when you play for your team.”
Alex Murdy tallied two goals for the Wolves Tuesday, giving him three on the season, while Xavier Murdy beat the goalkeeper for the second time this campaign.
It was the fifth career score for X-Man.
“They were quality team goals, with great buildup play and aggressive finishing,” Wood said.
Coupeville put together a complete game, with “great leadership from the back line,” which consists of Jesse Wooten, Tony Garcia, Cameron Epp, and Andrew Williams.
Wolf goaltender Aidan Wilson was lights out as well.
“Awesome job. Challenged nicely three-four times, but held his ground and reacted well with solid game play and game management,” Wood said.
“Aidan was singled out by the ref, the La Conner coach, and some players for being fantastic.”
Coupeville defends its home pitch twice more this week, hosting Mount Vernon Christian Thursday and Providence Classical Christian Saturday.
Those games kickoff at 6:00 and 3:00 PM, respectively.
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