Indiana High School Soccer - Jasper Evansville Memorial
August 17, 2023: Jasper, IN 47546 The Jasper Wildcats (Jasper, IN) soccer the visiting Evansville Memorial Tigers (Evansville, IN), 2-0 in Thursday's league bout.
With the win, Jasper moves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Wildcats travel to Evansville Central (Evansville, IN) to battle the Bears in a Southern Indiana bout on Monday, August 21. The Bears go into the bout with a record of 0-1. Evansville Central lost 4-3 in their recent league bout against Evansville North (Evansville, IN)
In their next game, the Tigers battle the Evansville Mater Dei Wildcats (Evansville, IN) in a Southern Indiana bout, on Tuesday, August 22. Evansville Memorial will attempt to move on its 1-1 season record. The Wildcats go into the bout with a 2-0 record after their 1-0 non-league win over Gibson Southern (Fort Branch, IN).
Match Summary
- Game started with Momorial's Havill getting a great shot in the 2nd minute. But Jasper's Spears made an amazing upper 90 save.
- Jasper scored opening goal on a long throw in from Huckelby to Elizarraras. Initial shot was saved, but Elizarraras got his own rebound.
- Jasper lead 1-0 at the half.
- Cat's added a little cushion with 12 remaining on a long transition from Pena to Pelaez, who found Underhill near the penalty spot for his first varsity goal.
- Jasper's defense records its 9th straight shutout, dating back to September of last year.
- This is Jasper's first win over Memorial since 2003, which includes 2 sectional matches, a regional, and even a semi-state match.
