OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — The Hesston College men's soccer team earned a 2-0 road victory over Kansas Christian College on Friday, Oct. 16, behind first-half goals from Jaiden Trevelyan and Saul Pineda. The win improved the Larks to 10-2-1 on the season.
Hesston established an early offensive presence, creating several opportunities before breaking through in the 20th minute. Trevelyan found the back of the net off an assist from Pineda to give the Larks a 1-0 advantage.
Just two minutes later, Hesston doubled its lead when Pineda scored in the 22nd minute, assisted by Jayden Chaiyote and Alex Radu. The quick pair of goals gave the Larks a 2-0 lead they would maintain for the remainder of the match.
Hesston controlled the first half, outshooting Kansas Christian 4-1 while holding the Falcons without a shot on goal. The Larks carried their two-goal advantage into halftime.
Both teams continued battling in the second half, but Hesston's defense limited Kansas Christian to just two additional shots. The Larks generated four more attempts of their own, keeping pressure on the Falcons while protecting their lead.
Goalkeeper Luis Jimenez played all 90 minutes for Hesston, recording one save to secure the shutout.
The Larks finished with an 8-3 advantage in total shots, with all eight Hesston attempts recorded as shots on goal in the box score. Mauricio Ramirez led the team with two shots, while Trevelyan, Pineda, Radu, Abel Aguado, Jayden Chaiyote and Ben Duguid each recorded one.
Hesston also held a 3-0 advantage in corner kicks. Kansas Christian goalkeeper Gabriel Farenzena recorded five saves in the loss.
The victory marked Hesston's 10th win of the season.
The Larks will return to action Monday, Oct. 19, when they host No. 16 Oklahoma Wesleyan University.