Superior traveled back down to Eau Claire for a quad hosted by the Eau Claire North Huskies. However, the Spartans' games were on the campus of Eau Claire Memorial and would be against Sparta first, followed by a rematch with the Holmen Vikings that eliminated Superior in last year's WIAA playoffs.
In the opener, it was all Spartans! Superior came out strong, fast, and finished frequently. Jumping out to a 5-0 halftime lead. By the time it was all over, the final score was 8-0 and the game was ended at the 65th minute. Leading the way for the Spartans was senior captain Spencer Kidd, who tallied three goals and four assists. Senior captain Chase Danielson added three goals and one assist. Junior captain Marc Pagnucci joined in on the fun with a goal and an assist. As did senior Jem Pontillas, with one goal and one assist. Closing out the point scoring was junior Zack Monaghan with an assist. Senior Brady Bachand earned the shutout and finished with one save. With the win, Superior improved to 2-0 on the season and carried positive momentum into the second game of the day.
The Spartans were seeking revenge in the afternoon affair with the Holmen Vikings. Holmen defeated Superior 2-1 in the first round of playoffs at NBC Spartan Sports Complex last October. Both teams came out strong and played solid. It was a competitive matchup from beginning to end. Superior struck first when sophomore Keagan Shannon struck a beautiful unassisted shot to open up a 1-0 lead. Unfortunately, the Vikings tied the game before halftime and the teams went into the break deadlocked at 1-1. The level of play continued and the intensity was rising as both teams fought to find victory. It was the Spartans who would prevail on this day, as Marc Pagnucci struck again around 70 minutes, this time with the assist going to Chase Danielson. Superior held on to the final whistle to secure a 2-1 revenge victory. Brady Bachand was in goal and finished with 11 saves. The Spartans now stand at 3-0 for the season heading into the first LSC conference game, and first home game, this Tuesday night.
The JV team came into the day with the same schedule as varsity. In the first matchup with Sparta, JV mirrored the first half dominance of the varsity and led 4-1 at the break. Freshman Henry Farell scored a penalty kick, assisted on a corner, and scored two additional goals from range for an impressive three goals and one assist in the first half. Junior Wyatt Wells scored the corner kick on a well-placed header. Senior Griffin Dallum and sophomore Everett Kliegle each had one assist. The team played well in the second half, but could score no more goals and held on for a 4-2 win. Freshman Liam Perrault got the win in goal with six saves.
Unfortunately, the first game momentum didn't carry over for the JV like it did with varsity. Holmen proved to be a formidable opponent and too much for the Spartan JV to handle. Several players came away with injuries, and the Vikings scored early and often. Superior fell with a final score of 6-0. Perrault was in goal again, and tallied 13 saves. The Spartans JV is now 1-2 on the season and will play next on Tuesday at home against Hibbing.
September 1st it will be the Hibbing Blue Jackets coming to town for a 4:00pm JV game and a 6:00pm varsity kickoff. Let's go Spartans!
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