The Noblesville boys soccer team won both games of its invitational on Saturday.
First, the Millers took care of Northwestern 7-0. Nicolai Andersen scored three goals for a hat trick, then Garret Russell added two goals. Bryan Diaz and Jackson Lathan hit half volleys from inside the 18-foot line for their first goals of the season.
In its second game, Noblesville beat Kokomo 6-0. The Millers scored all of their goals in the first half, with Joe Lang getting two. Also finding the back of the net were Tommy Gregory, Josh Lovett, Andersen and Kole Thompson.
Three Hamilton County girls teams competed in the Zionsville Lady Eagle Invitational over the weekend.
Noblesville, ranked No. 5 in Class 3A, won both of its games on Saturday to finish first in its group. The Millers defeated Evansville Memorial, the No. 1 team in 2A, 1-0 to win their first game, then defeated Walnut Hills (Ohio) 2-1 in its second game. Goal scorers were not available.
Carmel, the No. 3 team in Class 3A, played twice on Saturday as well. The Greyhounds beat Notre Dame Academy from Toledo, Ohio – a nationally-ranked team – 2-0 in morning play, then finished the event by tying Penn, the No. 1 team in 3A and the country, 1-1.
Morgan Parker and Katie Soderstrom scored the Carmel goals against Notre Dame Academy, with Kelsie James and Soderstrom making a double assist on Parker’s goal. Emily Melchi had 12 saves as goalkeeper.
James got the Greyhounds goal against Penn in the 25th minute, with Soderstrom and Tess Nihill teaming up for the assist. But the Kingsmen scored a minute later, and the game remained tied until the full time.
“The Lady Eagles Invitational is one of our favorite events of the season,” said Carmel coach Frank Dixon. “As a coach you are always looking for ways to measure your team’s improvement during the year. This tournament gives coaches and teams from three different states a chance to play against high caliber competition while evaluating player and team performance.
Hamilton Southeastern played two Ohio teams, falling to St. Ursula 2-1 on Friday night and Brunswick 3-1 on Saturday afternoon. Goal scorers were unavailable.
Carmel’s Susie Soderstrom keeps her eye on the ball during the Greyhounds’ game with Penn at the Zionsville Lady Eagle Invitational on Saturday. Carmel tied with nationally No. 1-ranked Penn 1-1, after beating nationally-ranked Notre Dame Academy from Toledo, Ohio earlier in the day. (Richie Hall)