Boys’ Soccer Recap
8-24-23
James Collier
Ashland Beacon
ASHLAND 2-1
Ashland opened its season with a 1-0 win over Russell on a goal by Luke Stahler, and took a split at the Belfry Invitational with a 5-2 win over Bourbon County and a 3-1 loss to North Laurel. No stats were reported.
Ashland welcomes Cabell Midland Thursday.
BOYD COUNTY 0-1
Boyd County fell 1-0 to Mason County to open the season. Elaviene Davis tallied five keeper saves in the losing effort.
Boyd County welcomes Montgomery County Tuesday and Fleming County Thursday.
RUSSELL 3-1
Russell earned wins over Lawrence County, Mountain Mission, VA and Prestonsburg while suffering a season-opening loss to Ashland.
Ravi Ahuja had eight saves in goal in the Devils 1-0 loss to Ashland.
Russell picked up a 5-1 win over Lawrence County behind a hat trick from Jacob Lodwick. Jeison Benitez Ramires and Alan Benitez Ramires added a goal. Ben Totten added an assist.
Brylee Mullins punched in a pair of goals to give Russell a 5-3 win over Mountain Mission in the Belfry Invitational. Jeison Benitez Ramires added a goal and an assist. Alan Benitez Ramires had a pair of assists and a goal. Lodwick rounded out the scoring for the Devils.
Russell closed the trip to Belfry with a 2-1 win over Prestonsburg. Joe Kaczmarcyk and Jeison Benitez Ramires each had a goal. Alan Benitez Ramires added an assist.
Russell travels to Johnson Central Monday and Montgomery County Saturday.
GREENUP COUNTY 0-1
Greenup County fell 3-0 to Menifee County in its only game this week. No stats were reported.
Greenup welcomes Mason County Tuesday, East Carter Thursday and St. Patrick Saturday.