CHAPELGATE WINS GRACE

Chapelgate Christian, which remains 8-0 in the MIAA C Conference, emerged with a hard earned non-conference soccer victory, as they edged Greater Grace, 2-1, on Friday at Western Regional Park.

Tom Guarino staked visiting Greater Grace to an early 1-0 lead, when he scored an unassisted first half goal. The Jackets trailed for most of the opening half, but got the equalizer just before the break, as a hard shot from midfielder Alex McCurry grazed a defender and found its way into the back of the net.

In the second half, sophomore Mike Becker was assisted by his brother Jim, a senior, for a hard upper left corner shot to give the Yellowjackets the lead. Meanwhile, defenders Grant Shipley and Chris Carlson kept pressure on the Greater Grace midfield, while seniors Mike Lovaas and Jeff Yahiro backed goalies Matt Siggins and Steve Handy to preserve the lead.

Greater Grace keeper Charles Hadley had ten saves in goal, but the offense was unable to convert, leaving Chapelgate with the win.

Chapelgate Christian 2, Greater Grace 1
Goals: CC-A. McCurry, M. Becker. GG-T. Guarino
Assists: CC-J. Becker
Saves: CC-M. Siggins 1, S. Handy 3. GG-C. Hadley.
Half: 1-1.

— Lauren Bradley