Indiana High School Soccer - Jasper held off by Heritage Hills
September 8, 2022: Lincoln City, IN 47552 In Thursday's non-league battle, the host Heritage Hills Patriots soccer squad scored a close 2-1 triumph over the Jasper Wildcats.
The Patriots (9-1) will now prepare for their battle against Evansville Harrison (Evansville, IN). The Warriors come into the non-league battle with a 5-3 record.
The Wildcats (5-4) will now prepare for their battle against Evansville Mater Dei (Evansville, IN). The Wildcats come into the Southern Indiana battle with a 5-4 record. In their last battle, Evansville Mater Dei nudged White River Valley (Switz City, IN), 6-2, in a non-league battle.
Game Summary
* Jasper controlled the tempo and had the ball in the HH half for most of the first 40 minutes.
* Jasper scored in the third minute on a goal from Erick Villeda.
* With multiple opportunities, Jasper had near miss after near miss.
* The score was 1-0 at half
* Jasper had a great opportunity in the first few minutes of the half, but it hit the post.
* HH capitalized on a miscommunication in the back to score their first goal in the 60th minute.
* HH used that momentum to find the net again in the 71st minute on a shot from distance.
* Jasper had more opportunities in the final ten minutes, but came up short.
