Soccer Bulldogs beat Mountain View

By Clark Johnson
UCA sportswriting

After scoring all six of their goals in the first 18 minutes, the St. Joseph Bulldogs topped the Mountain View Yellowjackets in a non-conference game Thursday at Centennial Field in Conway.

The Bulldogs (7-2, 4-1) wasted no time showing the first-year program from Mountain View they were planning to attack. Led by junior forward Harrison Hambuchen’s two goals, the Bulldogs put Mountain View down early in the game.

St. Joseph coach Kevin Rittman said his team’s midfield play helped create chances for goals.

“The middle of the field was dominated by Will Moix and Drew Hambuchen, mainly with pinpoint passing and movement,” Rittman said.

St. Joseph’s defending also proved too much for the Yellowjackets, as the Bulldog shutout also included no shots on goal from Mountain View.

In addition to Harrison Hambuchen’s goals, seniors Grant Smith and Ryan Lawrence claimed one each. Sophomores Drew Hambuchen and Jake Thielke also tallied goals for the Bulldogs. The second half was reduced from the standard 30 minutes to 20 because of the sportsmanship rule.

The Lady Bulldogs also claimed a 6-0 over the Lady Yellowjackets at Centennial Field.

The St. Joseph teams take on Episcopal Collegiate on Tuesday at Centennial Field.