Spartan Victory over Chippewa Earns Coach Berti 100th Win

 

On Saturday afternoon the Spartans battled the Cardinals of Chippewa Falls at home.  It was a beautiful and sunny day for soccer.  Superior jumped out to an early lead just five minutes into the game on a corner kick taken by junior Chase Danielson that was headed into the goal by junior Spencer Kidd.  Just seven minutes later it was a long throw from junior Aiden Pagnucci that was flicked on by Kidd and buried into the goal by senior Peyton Franta for a 2-0 lead.  The first half had some back and forth action, but no other goals.

At halftime the crowd enjoyed a "Boot for the Brave" game as part of the festivities around a senior project.  The project included an auction for gift baskets, t-shirts, and special jerseys for the Spartans.  All proceeds would go to the Wounded Warrior Project.  The initial count received was over $2,000!  Thank you all who participated and donated and special thanks to our seniors that hosted this great project.

The second half started poorly for the home team.  Chippewa came out fast and aggressive, scoring a goal just two minutes in to cut the lead in half.  But the Spartans didn't let the threat last, as Spencer Kidd scored a second goal assisted by Pagnucci just four minutes later for a 3-1 lead.  That lead would hold as both teams had some chances, but Superior held possession and control to finish the game with a victory.  The Spartans improved their season record to 11-3-1.  And with that win, Head Coach Otto Berti earned his 100th career victory for Superior!  Congrats Coach Berti on a great accomplishment and many thanks to all the players, coaches, and parents that have been part of this program for the last 10 years.

Our JV team fell to Chippewa Falls 2-0 earlier in the day.  JV finishes the year with a winning record of 8-5-4 on the season.  Congrats to all our JV players for a great season and some really nice improvement and development.  The varsity has one more regular season game before the playoffs begin.  The Spartans will be back in action on Monday night at Spooner at 5pm.  Go Spartans!!!