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Lynx handle Hudson, fall to Assumption in PKs at tourney

HUDSON — Two solid performances against two solid opponents had Webster City boys’ soccer coach Craig Signorin in a good mood as he jumped on the bus and headed for home Saturday afternoon.

The Lynx went 1-1 at the Hudson tournament, a day that featured a dominant 4-1 win over host and 12th-ranked (Class 2A) Hudson, as well as a 1-0 loss to Davenport Assumption in penalty kicks.

“I’m proud of the effort and quality of play,” Signorin said.

Senior forward Martin Kasonga dominated up top against Hudson and produced the first hat trick of his career to help carry WCHS (3-2) to the victory. He notched the go-ahead goal in the 10th minute off an assist from Eduardo Perez, and then scored two more goals in a span of seven minutes in the second half to put the match out of reach.

“Martin was extremely active up top for us, by far his best game,” Signorin said.

Perez, a freshman midfielder, added a first-half goal and Sam Moberly offered up an assist.

Hudson got on the scoreboard in the final minute.

“Besides the defense being a bit undisciplined at times, especially in the last minute, I thought we played really well,” Signorin said. “It was nice to see the boys take advantage of our chances early on.”

WCHS and Assumption played to a scoreless draw through 60 minutes, but the Knights owned the PKs. They connected on all four of their attempts, while the Lynx made just two.

Assumption dominated the ball throughout the second half and built up a 16-5 shots advantage. The Knights put nine shots on frame to just four for the Lynx, but WCHS goalkeeper Gage Rossing did his job to help force overtime.

Rossing made 13 saves on the day.

Saturday at Hudson

WCHS 4, Hudson 1

WCHS 2 2 — 4

Hudson 0 1 — 1

Goals — WCHS: Martin Kasonga (Eduard Perez assist, 10′), Perez (unassisted, 15′), Kasonga (Sam Moberly assist, 35′), Kasonga (unassisted, 42′). Shots — WCHS 10, Hudson 9. Shots on goal — WCHS 6, Hudson 5.

Davenport Assumption 1, WCHS 0

WCHS 0 0 0 — 0

Assumption 0 0 1 — 1

Shots — WCHS 5, Assumption 16. Shots on goal — WCHS 4, Assumption 9. Corner kicks — WCHS 1, Assumption 3.

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