Boys soccer 9-2-1 after close lost to Timberlake

BONNERS FERRY —- The Bonners Ferry boys soccer and Timberlake game from Thursday Sept. 29 will go down as the crux cementing the 3A Intermountain league rivalry across sports.

From the starting whistle, both teams were off fighting for the ball as if the state title depended on it. Athletes fell on the pitch partially due to the heavy rain and the consistent physical contact as every ball and possession was challenged.

30 minutes into the game, Timberlake scored with a shot crossing the goal ending in the upper right corner of the net.

For the Badgers, Eli Newell scored, tying the game going into half.

The battle continued as the weather cleared. Six minutes into the second half the Tigers scored again. The Badgers continued to fight and had shots on goal, but nothing landed in the net.

Badger goalkeeper, Roger Naylor blocked two goal attempts in quick succession at the 80 minute mark.

Midfielder for the Badgers, Nick Eastman ran the ball past the Tiger’s defense and the Timberlake goalkeeper had to slide using both his feet to kick the ball away. The Badgers attacked again with Newell running the ball into the boxes and colliding with a Tiger, but no call was made.

Timberlake won 2-1. Prior in the season the Tigers beat the Badgers 4-3.

Badger soccer plays at Grangeville later today and Orofino tomorrow.