Monday, Oct. 7, 2024 
Ionia 1 vs  Fowlerville 5

Final (home) game of the regular season and although we couldn't finish with a win it was an entertaining match nonetheless. Not long into the game,  Fowlerville took advantage of some sloppy play on our part to notch two quick goals. We settled down after that and started playing better, however we were still struggling to find a consistent performance in their half of the field.

Entering the second half of the game we really came out with a more united effort and immediately Fowlerville was on the backfoot. Even with our stronger second half performance, we had to take risks and push deep. Our shots were not finding the back of the net though and by the end of the game we had capitulated by a score of 5-1.

Our lone goal was scored by Derrick Santana who saw an opportunity develop as their defense misjudged a ball landing in the box. He was able to pop it over a couple defenders and the on-rushing keeper to lob it into goal.

Senior Carl Goeckel really played his heart out for the final home game of his high school career. He seemed to be in the middle of everything at  both ends of the field and can be proud of his play on the night. Senior Isaaic Lopez also played the final game in his first and last season…We understand he's now kicking himself for not joining up sooner.

As I mentioned at the beginning of the season, this is a young team. When you look at the roster, with only two seniors, there are a lot of really good players set to return. If the returning players can commit to growing their experience levels and strengthening their team chemistry and leadership, next season should see them return as a force to be reckoned with. 

Overall Record: 2W-12L-1T

Next Match: 10/9 Boys Soccer MHSAA Districts Away 6:00 pm @ Cedar Springs (Bus leaves @ 4:00)