The Atlantic Trojan soccer team lost in overtime over Penalty Kicks to East Sac County on Monday night 2-1. The match started even for both teams with neither team managing to move ball down past the defensive back lines. Then halfway through the first half Tucker Freese managed to slip through and have a shot go in to put the Raiders up 1-0. Coming out of halftime, the Trojans committed to their attack continually putting pressure on East Sac County. Their new strategy finally paid off when Kyler Edie had a strong kick to even things up at 1-1. Both overtime halves saw respectable saves by each keeper and the night would end with penalty kicks. Atlantic’s Caleb Andersen would be the first one to shoot for the Trojans and his shot went in. Yet, he would be the only Trojan to score as Atlantic would go on to miss three consecutive shots and the Raiders made their last three. The nail for the Trojans was an impressive quick shot from Sam Schmitt. The final penalty kick score would be 3-1.

Atlantic Head Coach Mark Andersen was proud of the defensive effort he saw from his squad throughout the match.

Even with a loss, Coach Andersen explained how the defeat gave his team more confidence.

East Sac County bumps up t0 3-2 with the victory and head to Carroll on Thursday. The Trojans fall to 3-6 and will stay at home to take on St. Albert in Atlantic.