The Hesston College men's soccer team traveled south for a two-game road trip in Texas, taking on Dallas Christian College and Arlington Baptist University. The Larks came away with a 1–1 record on the trip, battling to a draw in the opener before securing a strong win to close things out.
Game 1: Dallas Christian 2, Hesston 2
Hesston opened the trip with a tight 2–2 draw against Dallas Christian. The Larks managed 10 shots, putting three on target, while Dallas Christian fired off 20 shots.
Alexander Radu and
Yura Yamazaki each scored for Hesston, with Radu recording three shots and two on goal. Yamazaki was efficient, scoring on his lone attempt. In goal,
Luis Jimenez played 67 minutes and allowed one goal, while
Harry Morris came in for the final 21 minutes, making one save.
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Game 2: Hesston 5, Arlington Baptist 2
The Larks bounced back with a 5–2 win over Arlington Baptist. Hesston scored three times in the first half and added two more after the break, finishing with 14 shots, 12 of them on frame. Jaiden Trevelyan had a standout performance, scoring four goals on seven shots, including the opening tally in the 10th minute.
Saul Pineda added a goal of his own, while
Yura Yamazaki and Kenji Tiara each notched assists. Goalkeeper
Harry Morris earned the win, recording two saves, while the defense held Arlington to seven shots. The Larks also won the battle on set pieces, taking six corner kicks to Arlington's three
The Larks will be back in action next Tuesday (October 14) against Central Christian College at 7:00 at home.