Boys soccer defeats Orofino, 7-1

The Bonners Ferry High School boys soccer team won its opening Intermountain League game Friday.

They defeated Orofino on the road 7–1.

The Badgers dominated from the start, controlling possession early and creating numerous scoring chances from the get-go.

Freshman Tucker Dirks put the Badgers on the board in the 7th minute and then again in the 19th minute, with assists contributed by freshman Jake Tremble and junior Jesus Mendez, respectively.

Senior midfielder Keaton Tremble added an unassisted goal in the 21st minute, while Mendez put the Badgers up 4–0 in the 34th minute off another assist from Jake Tremble, who tallied his first goal in the 35th minute.

Junior defender Cameron Woods made a nice run up the middle, and his goal just before halftime put the Badgers up 6–0.

Easing off the throttle in the second half, the Badgers worked on their passing attack and spacing, with younger, inexperienced players receiving many minutes on the field. A penalty kick was awarded to the Badgers, and junior defender Noah Price converted for his first career goal.

Orofino found the back of the net in the 68th minute, finally sliding a shot by Badger backup-keeper Kody Rice, who played exceptionally well in his first varsity soccer game.