Broncos win big: Hertwig scores four in victory
Boyd’s soccer team kept its undefeated streak alive Monday afternoon at home with a 6-0 win over Smith County. Boyd improved to 4-0-1 on the year.
The Broncos didn’t waste anytime getting on the scoreboard. Clint Patterson scored Boyd’s first goal of the day with just under five minutes off the clock.
Boyd kept its offense on full speed and scored their second goal of the game, when Sam Medley hit Casey Hertwig as he broke down field and drove a shot past the Smith County goalie.
Smith County had trouble running its offense due to solid defense by the Broncos. But a penalty kick was awarded to Smith County after an illegal push in the box. Bronco goalie Jay Medley dove to his right to saved the PK attempt.
As the final seconds ran off the clock in the first half, Clint Patterson fired a shot that was deflected, but Chase Hard was there to score the Broncos’ third goal of the game and give Boyd a 3-0 lead at the break.
The second half was all Boyd. Hertwig picked up the hat trick in the second half as he scored three goals. His first goal in the second half came with 30 minutes left to play to give Boyd a 4-0 lead. Hertwig scored again as he found the open shot with under seven minutes to play.
Smith County never put any pressure on the Boyd defense in the second half, which allowed the Broncos’ offense to take control of the game.
Hertwig gave Boyd a 6-0 lead with just under two minutes to play as he once again found the open field to scored his fourth goal.
Boyd’s goalkeeper, Jay Medley, had eight saves on the day. The Bronco’s took 34 shots at goal with Hertwig taking 12 and Patterson nine.
“We played really well today. After our heartbreaking tie on Friday the team came out here and took care of business,” said coach Keri Hertwig.
“The team played hard all game and did a very good job on offense,” she added. “We need to be taking 30 shots every game. I just so proud of the way they played today.”
The Broncos travel to DeKalb County Thursday for a 4 p.m. matchup.