The East Jefferson boys soccer team is off to a great start this season with a 5-0 shutout over Nisqually League rival Annie Wright, followed by a come-from-behind 3-2 win over Port Angeles on Saturday.
After two games, the Rivals have already won half as many games as they did all last season.
A big part of both wins was Alan Morales, just a freshman. Morales scored a hat trick in the victory over Annie Wright. Against Port Angeles, he had an assist on a corner kick, then scored two goals late in the second half as the Rivals overcame a 2-1 deficit in the final minutes of the match.
Morales has scored five of the Rivals’ eight goals so far this season as a central attacking midfielder. The Rivals next have a home game Saturday afternoon against another tough 2A opponent, Olympic, at Port Townsend Memorial Stadium.
Athlete of the Week is sponsored by Swain’s General Store in Port Angeles.
Swain’s General Store, Port Angeles.
