Norsemen fall to South in Wounded Warrior match

Senior Alex Kracht fights to control the ball.

By Jennifer Kusch, Managing Editor
October 16, 2015

Senior captain Adam Hilu sends a header up the field.
Senior captain Adam Hilu sends a header up the field.
Sophomore Jack Streberger sends the ball up the field. "We played well, considering we didn't have one of our best players, Max Murray," Streberger said.
Sophomore Jack Streberger sends the ball up the field. “We played well, considering we didn’t have one of our best players, Max Murray,” Streberger said.

Despite their best efforts, the boys varsity soccer team couldn’t pull out a victory against Grosse Pointe South in the team’s annual Wounded Warrior match. Tonight’s game ended with a final score of 2-1.

Every player participated in the game’s opening ceremonies, and walked either a retired or active serviceman down the field.

“I played for (a veteran) because he fought for my rights to live free,” sophomore Jack Streberger said. “It meant a lot for him because I did well and got an assist.”

Despite the difference on the scoreboard, both teams appeared equally matched. The first half ended with South capitalizing on a corner kick, giving the team a lead of 1-0. They strengthened their lead in the second half, pulling ahead to a score of 2-0. Senior Jack Kennedy managed to score a goal for North, but the team was unable to catch up to South.

Junior captain Max Murray was unable to play, and his absence weakened the defense. Sophomores Avery Clark and Dylan Watts kept the Blue Devils

Junior Kevin Topciu and sophomore Dylan Watts escort a veteran down the track in the game's opening procession.
Junior Kevin Topciu and sophomore Dylan Watts escort a veteran down the track in the game’s opening procession.

on their toes, and senior captains Brandon Simone and Adam Hilu also made strong playmaking contributions.

“It was a humbling experience to step back … and take into account things that are bigger than a soccer game,” Hilu said. “They are heroes and deserve to be honored as much as possible.”

The team finished their regular season play tonight with a 4-8 MAC White record. Their first playoff game is Oct. 20 at North against East Detroit High School.