KENOSHA, Wis. — The Rangers (1-0-0) secured a 2-1 victory over the Hawks (0-1-0) at Wood Road Field on Thursday. Parkside scored both goals in the first half, maintaining the lead despite Quincy's efforts. This victory also allowed the Rangers to take a narrow lead in their all-time series against the Hawks, now standing at 19-18-1.
Hudson Scheiber contributed significantly with an assist and led the team with six shots, four of which were on goal. Keven Sosa scored once from his two shots, marking his goal as a key moment in the match. Angel Luevano not only found the back of the net but also delivered the game-winning goal. Mateusz Pass stood firm in goal, recording one save across 90 minutes.
The Rangers triumphed over the Hawks 2-1 in their season opener at Wood Road Field. This marked the sixth straight season that Quincy and Parkside have opened their seasons against each other.
Angel Luevano scored the game-winning goal in the 29th minute, securing the lead for the Rangers. Reflecting on the match, Luevano credited teammate Hudson Scheiber for his pivotal assist, stating, "Hudson played a perfect ball, and I mean, I think I did the rest, so pretty happy with that." He expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, noting, "I think we did great today." The victory marked a significant turnaround from last year's season opener against the Hawks, where the Rangers suffered a 5-0 defeat. The Rangers will look to build on this strong start as the season progresses.
Parkside started strong with a goal by Keven Sosa in the 20th minute, capitalizing on its early pressure after a free kick outside the box right. Sosa was able to squeak it past the keeper, Frericks, who got a piece of it. The team extended its lead when Angel Luevano found the net in the 29th minute, assisted by a great pass through from Hudson Scheiber. Despite a late response from Quincy with a goal off of a corner by John Drew in the 45th minute, the Rangers maintained a 2-1 advantage at the end of the first half.
The Rangers held their defensive edge in the second period, limiting the Hawks to sporadic offensive opportunities and preserving a 2-1 advantage at the final whistle.
Looking ahead, the Rangers will host Lewis University on Sunday, Aug. 30, at 2:30 p.m. CT. The match will take place at Wood Road Soccer Field in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
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