As September begins, fall sports are heating up, and the Benzie Central Huskies are making a strong start.
On August 28, Benzie Central played against Reed City in a decisive soccer match. The Huskies overwhelmed Reed City with a commanding 7-0 victory.
Benzie Central’s head coach, Daniel Deets, noted that this was the team’s first game of the season, as previous matches had been canceled due to opponents lacking enough players. Despite initial nerves, the Huskies settled into their game, showcasing impressive ball possession and quick passing.
The Huskies opened the scoring just 28 seconds into the match. Wyatt Jaquish scored from a pass by J.J. Wilkinson. Tyler McNeil added the second goal of the first half with an assist from Jasper Henry.
In the second half, the Huskies continued their dominance. Kian Fay scored with an assist from Wilkinson, who later helped Lorin McNeil score. McNeil added another goal, assisted by Keenan Ryan. Ryan then scored with an assist from Wilkinson, and Nolan Bretzke completed the scoring with a goal off a throw-in assist from McNeil.
Wilkinson contributed significantly with four assists, while Ryan led the team with two goals. Goalkeeper Rex Gray had a quiet game, needing only two saves to secure the shutout.
On September 4, Benzie Central played a high-energy game against Buckley. The match ended in a 3-3 tie. J.J. Wilkinson and Wyatt Jaquish scored for the Huskies, but Buckley managed to equalize with three goals in the second half. Connor Wenkel scored one of Buckley’s goals from his sweeper position.
Coach Deets praised his team’s performance, noting their good ball movement, communication, and defensive pressure. He also highlighted the strong defensive efforts from Buckley.
The Huskies will next face Cadillac Christian Heritage on September 6 at 5 p.m.
