Blazers drop soccer opener to Madisonville

Madisonville-North Hopkins scored two goals in the first five minutes and then held off a furious comeback from visiting University Heights Academy to claim a 4-3 boys’ high school soccer win Tuesday night. 

Cal Givens had a goal to cut the lead to 2-1, but an own goal sent the Maroons to the halftime break with a 3-1 advantage. 

The Blazers had several opportunities early in the second half with two shots hitting off the post. Graham Conrad found the back of the net to make it 3-2. 

However, the Maroons were able to score again for a 4-2 advantage. 

Graham Conrad took a pass from his brother, Jack Conrad, and scored to make it 4-3. However, that was as close as the Blazers could get. 

Hayden Fitzsimmons had one save in goal for UHA, which is scheduled to play host to Foundation Christian Thursday night. 

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