The REPORTER
The defending state champion Noblesville boys soccer team began its 2023 season Tuesday with a 4-0 win at Perry Meridian.
The Millers got on the board in the 18th minute when senior Sam Holland put in a penalty kick. Ten minutes later, Noblesville got a second goal on a full volley by junior Caden Rice. That made the score 2-0, which would stand at halftime.
In the second half, the Millers added two more goals. Holland initiated the third goal of the game, slotting the ball to senior Miles Tucker, who slotted the ball past the Falcons’ goalkeeper. Sophomore Kasole Williams corralled a corner kick and sent it in for the fourth goal.
Goalkeeper Cole Thompson and defenders Max Reason, Williams, Jake Hall, Blake Horn and Alex Pursch all contributed on defense.
Noblesville plays Thursday at Carmel.
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The Hamilton Southeastern boys beat Cathedral 2-1 for a Tuesday victory.
Drew McDonald scored the Royals’ first goal in the first half, then assisted Jack Anderson for a second-half goal. The Irish scored to cut into the lead, but Southeastern was able to hold on for the win.
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Sheridan’s girls opened their season with a hard-fought game against Lebanon, falling 3-1.
The Blackhawks’ Isabel Nuñez scored the first goal of the game, before the Tigers tied it up by halftime. Lebanon then added two goals in the second half.
Sheridan sent a junior varsity team on to the field for the first time in several years, and won 1-0. After a scoreless first half, the Blackhawks’ Mak Southerland scored the winning goal with 10 minutes left in the game.
Sheridan plays Frankfort on Thursday.
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Hamilton Heights’ boys team beat Yorktown 3-2 Tuesday to open its season.
Micah Colvin, Sam Harpham and Phoenix Vondersaar all scored goals for the Huskies, who play Thursday at Pendleton Heights.