A single goal was enough for a win for Wolves soccer Thursday.
Clarkston High School Varsity Soccer team beat crosstown rival Lake Orion Dragons 1-0. Clarkston’s offense took four shots on goal in the first half, resulting in one score. Junior Brandon Verlinden, assisted by senior Matt Hall, made the goal in the middle of the first half.
Clarkston’s defense held off five shots on their own goal throughout the game, including two that were free kicks. Despite no shots on goal in the second half, offense kept the ball in Dragon territory long enough to run out the clock.
“We did good,” said Coach Adam Bican.
“(But) it was a lot closer than it should have been ? you don’t give a team like Lake Orion that many opportunities.”
Goalie Scott Messer, junior, made several key saves, helping to hold Lake Orion’s score at zero.
“Reed Losee (Lake Orion sophomore) has a great shot,” Messer said. “We had a good team effort ? we did a good job stopping them.”
Clarkston hosts Troy tonight and Lapeer East Friday. Both games begin at 7 p.m.