Howlers get by Bangor Christian for 10th straight win

October 8, 2018

October 8th- PVHS 4 Bangor Christian 0

The Penobscot Valley Howlers boys took a nine-game winning streak to Bangor Monday, as they faced off against the Bangor Christian Patriots.  Seven minutes into the game, Reece Carter chipped a ball past mid-field where Zach Doore quickly settled it to his feet.  Doore was able to split two defenders as he streaked toward the 18 yard line.  He fired a shot, which deflected off a Patriot defender and into the net.  Doore would strike again about four minutes later.  The play started near the Howler’s net, as Bangor Christian sent a throw-in inside the 18.  Doore corralled it and zipped upfield, as PVHS looked to make a counter-attack.  After a give-and-go with Brad McKechnie at midfield, Zach passed the ball to Grant Kidon near the 18, who immediately dropped it back to Doore.  Doore 1-touched a rocket up into the left corner.  The score remained 2-0 at the half.

About 11 minutes into the 2nd half, Doore completed his hat trick by scoring on a corner kick. Zach sent a low curving liner toward the near post, which deflected off BC goalkeeper Jeremiah McNally’s hands and into the net.  The final goal also came on a counter-attack from the Howlers, with 18 minutes left in the game.  A blocked shot attempt by midfielder Zach Mitchell ended up by Zach Doore’s feet at the 18, where he quickly carried the ball toward midfield.  Doore sent a perfect lead pass to Alex Tash, who had one man to beat.  Tash got a step on the defender, and put a low shot into the right hand corner.  4-0 would be the final score.
Elijah Wood saved 12 of 18 shots for the Howlers. Penobscot Valley improves to 11-1, and extended their winning streak to ten games.  PVHS currently sits atop of the Class D North standings, and will host Penquis Valley on Friday.
Jeremiah McNally saved 6 of 23 shots for the Patriots, who slipped to 4-7-1.  They will host Deer Isle on Friday.