The Holbrook boys’ soccer team has put together a solid start to the season, posting a 7-1 mark through the first eight matches including a 3-1 record at the Show Low Tournament last weekend to place third. The Roadrunners started the season 3-0 with wins over Northland Prep, St. Johns and Round Valley.
Playing in the tournament last Friday, they dropped their first match of the year, a 1-0 loss to Snowflake. Holbrook managed several shot opportunities, but failed to find the nets. The Birds bounced back with a 3-1 win over Grand Canyon. Noah Barela, Jordan Smith and Theron Johns scored in the victory.
Saturday’s first match was a 4-1 win over St. Johns with Johns scoring on a penalty kick. Jonathan Dawson, and Jordan and Alec Smith each found the nets as well. Holbrook’s final match of the tournament was a comeback win over Benson. The Birds found themselves trailing the Bobcats 2-0 at the half, but a second set of goals from Johns, Dawson, and both Smith brothers helped Holbrook rally to win the match 4-2.
On Tuesday night Holbrook toppled Round Valley at Roadrunner Stadium, 7-0. The home team led 6-0 at the half, then cruised to the shutout win with solid defense in the second half. Alec and Jordan Smith scored two goals each. James Ramirez, Johns and Dawson each found the net once.
