Soccer Recap: Washington Starts Season with Loss at Home

Washington unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-pitch advantage in their season opener. While the 4-4 score might suggest a draw, it was the Terre Haute North Vigo Patriots who were credited with the victory on Saturday. The Terre Haute North Vigo Patriots got it done in the shootout by posting five goals to the Washington Hatchets' four. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Washington of the 4-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2023.

They hit Terre Haute North Vigo with a three-pronged attack, as the team got scores from Gabe Knepp (2), Jackson Brower, and Blake Boyd.

The win made it two in a row for Terre Haute North Vigo and bumps their season record up to 2-1.

Washington has already played their next matchup, a 2-1 defeat against Jeffersonville on the 23rd. As for Terre Haute North Vigo, they also wasted no time getting back out on the pitch and have already played their next game, a 4-2 loss against Bloomington North on the 23rd.