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Bryant sophomore Jennifer Vivar, 24, competes in a match earlier this season. The Lady Hornets opened 6A Central play with a 4-2 win over Jonesboro on the road Monday.
Bryant sophomore Jennifer Vivar, 24, competes in a match earlier this season. The Lady Hornets opened 6A Central play with a 4-2 win over Jonesboro on the road Monday.
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JONESBORO – The Bryant Hornets and Lady Hornets soccer squads started the 6A Central Conference season in Jonesboro Monday and came away with a sweep. The Lady Hornets defeated the Lady Hurricane 4-2, with the Hornets taking a 1-0 decision over the Hurricane.
“First conference game on the road two hours away is always a challenge,” Lady Hornet Coach Olivia Organ said. “We were missing a few due to injuries so we had to move some people around. With both of those factors coming into play, the girls exceeded expectations.”
The Lady Hornets improved to 4-2-1 overall, 1-0 in the Central with senior captain Hannah Brewer scoring two goals. Junior Lily Miller and sophomore Julie Johnson both added a goal apiece, with sophomore Haley Avila, sophomore Jennifer Vivar and junior Kaylee Fluger all providing one assist each in the win.
“Winning on the road is hard but they took care of business and did what they needed to do to be successful,” Organ said. “We have some things to work out, but for sure a great way to get the conference season started.”
The Hornets moved to 3-2-2 overall on the season, 1-0 in the Central in the nightcap with sophomore Bayron Martinez scoring the lone goal of the match. Junior Gio Luna had the assist from a set piece delivered by junior Jaime Perez. Senior goalkeeper Ricardo Leos had three saves.
Bryant returns to Central action on Thursday, hosting Mount St. Mary and Catholic at Hornet Stadium.
