Prep Boys Soccer Roundup: R.A. Long ekes out a win at Woodland (UPDATED)

Shoot by the Foot – Jacks up, Monarchs down; and the rest of the action

R.A. Long’s Alex Wooden attempts to keep his feet and possession of the soccer ball while Woodland’s Miguel Martinez Betancourt goes tumbling toward the sideline during a 2A GSHL match, Saturday, April 19, at Woodland. Martinez Betancourt suffered a season-ending broken collarbone on the play, and the Lumberjacks went on to pick up a 2-1 win on the road. / Photo courtesy of Benjamin Hendrickson

Garcia’s goals lift shorthanded Jacks over Beavers

R.A. Long made the trip to the ol’ Forest City on Saturday and survived a scrap with the Beavers for a 2-1 win in 2A Greater St. Helens League boys soccer play.

The Lumberjacks entered the match already missing Beiro Orozco, and lost Daniel Santiago to a knee injury early in the contest at Woodland. The Beavers also came out of the match worse for the wear after Miguel Martinez Betancourt suffered a broken collarbone that will keep him out of action for the rest of the season.

Saturday’s matinee was a far different encounter than the first time the teams met back on March 13, when the Lumberjacks emerged with a 6-0 victory.

“Woodland came out strong and scored in the first minute of the match,” RAL head coach Max Anderson said. “We responded - more slowly than I’d have liked.”

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