Polson Boys' Soccer ties against Hamilton

Polson has historically started off the fall season slow in boys' soccer, but they are already on the right foot with a 2-2 tie in Hamilton on Tuesday.

It was a tall task for the Pirates too. Hamilton had gone undefeated in the regular season last year before two losses were given to them for using ineligible players.

Trailing 2-1 in the second half after Hamilton's Daymon Halstead scored in the 56th minute, James "The Lawman" Larson scored the chest-to-volley equalizer goal for Polson in the 75th minute.

The Pirates' other goal game off a huge punt by Goalie Clay "The Falcon" Frissell, coupled with pressure by Larson, that forced Hamilton's sweeper to try and head it to the keeper. The ball went through the keeper's hands and into the goal.

Polson now has a 10-day break in between games. They'll host Park on Saturday, Sept. 10.

Polson 2, Hamilton 2
Polson - 1 - 1 – 2
Hamilton - 1 - 1 – 2

Scoring Summary
H – Dace Moerkerke (Daymon Halstead), 19:00
P – Own goal, 37:00
H – Halstead (Moerkerke), 56:00
P – James Larson, 75:00
Shots – Polson 13, Hamilton 17.
Saves – Polson 13 (Peregrine Frissell), Hamilton 7 (Niall Gallagher-Clancy).
Corner kicks – Polson 2, Hamilton 4.
Total fouls – Polson 11, Hamilton 8.
Yellow cards – none.
Red cards – none.

Polson got six saves from Sara Robinson and eight from Shannon McGinnis but fell to Hamilton 3-0 in their first game of the season. Hamilton led 2-0 at halftime and outshot the Lady Pirates 24-8.

Hamilton 3, Polson 0
Polson 0 0 – 0
Hamilton 2 1 – 3

Scoring Summary
H – Casey Shifflett, 16:00
H – Bri Huggans (Kaytlyn Menk), 38:00
H – Sami Kratofil (Shifflett), 62:00
Shots – Polson 8, Hamilton 24.
Saves – Polson 14 (Sara Robinson 6, Shannon McGinnis 8)8), Hamilton 6 (McKenzie Syne).
Corner kicks – Polson 0, Hamilton 6.
Total fouls – Polson 5, Hamilton 1.
Yellow cards – none.
Red cards – none.