HS Soccer: Moreno’s 4 Goals Lead JPII Boys Past Battery Creek

John Paul II’s boys avenged an earlier loss with a 6-3 win over visiting Battery Creek on Friday.

The Golden Warriors led 2-0 at halftime on the first two of Elijah Moreno’s four goals. Sebastian Laverde added a goal and two assists, Noah Brock scored a goal, and Ben Richardson and goalie Nyleem Wright also tallied assists.

Wright made 10 saves in goal and Richardson led the defensive effort against a talented Battery Creek attack.

JPII (6-6) plays a region match at Cathedral Academy at 6 p.m. Monday. The Dolphins (4-9) host Wade Hampton for a region match at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

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