'Wick Earns Homecoming Friday 'W'

Varsity scocer (8-4) kicked off Homecoming with a 1-0 win against Hopkins in front of a huge Friday-night crowd on Cosby Field.

The first half was a battle in all three phases of play, with the visiting team getting the best of the defensive line and creating some chances to score on corner kicks and set pieces outside the 18 yard-box. Centerbacks John Dunn and Douglas Otton, along with goalkeeper James Walker, did their fair share to ensure the score was scoreless at the half.

With a renewed sense of purpose, the Bruins came out firing in the second frame. Nico Montoni, Malik Samms, Will Donovan, and Gavin Foster put constant attacking pressure on the Hopkins defense, tasking their GK to make a number of saves. 

In the 61st minute, ’Wick was awarded a free kick just past midfield; Dunn played a long ball toward goal that hung up in the air and caused problems for the Hopkins netminder, as Frankie Grether deposited the rebound produced in front of the goal.

The next 30 minutes were hard fought, with both teams earning chances to change the scoreline, but the home squad held on for the one-goal win. 

Frank Carroll, Alex Deluca, and CJ Hyde played impactful minutes for the Bruins coming off the bench in the second half, in addition to solid midfield play throughout from Will Higgs. Walker made fives saves on the night and came up big a number of times on dangerous crosses and through-balls from the Hopkins attacking line.

The Bruins are right back on the field on Saturday morning, taking on Cheshire Academy at 10 a.m.