Emmaus High School Boys Soccer

The Emmaus Boys Soccer Team traveled to Pleasant Valley High School on Saturday September 21 and emerged with a 10-0 victory. On a beautiful sunny day, the Hornets controlled all facets of play. The scoring opened with senior Eric Johnson lofting a corner to senior Andrew Gaines who headed the ball into goal. Junior Hudson Peck threaded a ball through the defense to senior Jake Groh who scored the second goal of the day. Junior Marco Silva scored the third goal after a strong run to the left and shot inside the far post. Junior Pat Walsh netted the 4th goal after dribbling to the right and directing the ball into the left half of the goal. Sophomore Holden Brown dribbled hard right and touched left to score the 5th goal. Gaines scored his second of the day, streaking down the right side and shooting to the far post. Peck made a steal, beat a defender, dribbled down the left and crossed the ball to Groh in front for the 7th goal, then scored the 8th off a deep through ball from junior Alexzander Toto. Silva brought the ball down the left side and crossed to senior forward AJ Febbraro, who scored the goal, capping his return to the field after being sidelined with an injury for 3 weeks. Peck finished the scoring, splitting the defenders and being taken down in front of the net, then converting the penalty kick. Emmaus’ record improves to 11-0-0 for the season.

The JV Hornets defeated the JV Bears 3-0. Goalscorers included sophomore forward Holden Brown, sophomore forward Brian Flor, and freshman midfielder Teddy Coenen. The Emmaus JV team, on a 4 game win streak, improved their season record to 7-2-2.