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Pirates slip past Indians

The Braden River High boys soccer team edged past Venice 2-1 Dec. 10.


  • By Jen Blanco
  • | 11:29 a.m. December 15, 2015
  • East County
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The Braden River High boys soccer team earned its second district win of the season with a 2-1 victory versus Venice Dec. 10. 

Senior forward Domenic Aluise scored on a penalty kick to give the Pirates the early lead. Kyle Villerante added the eventual game-winning goal for Braden River. 

With the win, Braden River improved to 6-5 overall and 2-3 in the district. 

Braden River's Domenic Aluise goes up for a header in the first half versus Venice.
Braden River's Domenic Aluise goes up for a header in the first half versus Venice.
Braden River junior Anthony Sokolis battles a Venice midfielder for possession.
Braden River junior Anthony Sokolis battles a Venice midfielder for possession.
Braden River sophomore Kyle Villerante dribbles through a pair of Venice defenders in the first half.
Braden River sophomore Kyle Villerante dribbles through a pair of Venice defenders in the first half.
Braden River senior Domenic Aluise battles for the ball in the first half.
Braden River senior Domenic Aluise battles for the ball in the first half.
Braden River's Kyle Villerante and Domenic Aluise each scored a goal for the Pirates.
Braden River's Kyle Villerante and Domenic Aluise each scored a goal for the Pirates.
Braden River freshman Nicholas Anderson sends the ball up the field.
Braden River freshman Nicholas Anderson sends the ball up the field.
Braden River's Nicholas Anderson helps defend the goal in the first half.
Braden River's Nicholas Anderson helps defend the goal in the first half.
Braden River senior Jason Thomas controls the ball for the Pirates.
Braden River senior Jason Thomas controls the ball for the Pirates.

 

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