'Berg upsets No. 7 Baldwin-Wallace

 

The Student Princes were fired up from the start of the game. After four early shots, Heidelberg’s Mike Harling (Rochdale, England / Holy Cross) worked hard to put one in the back of the net. Senior Brad Howell (Lexington, Ohio / Lexington) took the corner kick and placed the ball perfectly so that Harling could head the ball into the corner and put Heidelberg up 1-0 after just five minutes of play.

 

It was an aggressive game with a total of 20 fouls in the second half alone. However, both teams showcased their determination and played evenly in the second half. With less than three minutes remaining, Baldwin-Wallace’s Tyler Leister took an excellent shot just under the crossbar, but Heidelberg goalie Brian Benson (Bay Village, Ohio / Bay) managed to make an outstanding leaping save to keep the ’Berg on top.

 

The ’Berg’s defense stepped up during the game. With the help of defenders Jason Reinbolt (Whitehouse, Ohio / Anthony Wayne), Kyle Anderson (Cincinnati, Ohio / Amelia), Greg Acuna (Findlay, Ohio / Findlay) and Howell, Benson only had to make three saves during the match.

 

“We deserved our victory,” commented head coach Brian Haley. “We worked hard and kept our team shape.”

 

Harling, who scored his third season goal, added, “It was a good overall team performance. We kept to our goals and deserved the victory.” Commenting on his game-winning goal, Harling praised Howell for his great assist.
 

Heidelberg hits the road and challenges Wilmington College on Saturday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. in Wilmington.