Rochester's Colton Kilmer shrugs off a Montesano player during Evergreen 2A/1A Division boys soccer action Wednesday in Rochester.
Rochester's Nicholas Taylor battles for the ball against Montesano during Evergreen 2A/1A Division boys soccer action Wednesday in Rochester.
Rochester's Martin Monroy gets physical for the ball during Evergreen 2A/1A Division boys soccer action against Montesano Wednesday in Rochester.
Rochester's Jameson Pasko stops the ball from advancing up the field during Evergreen 2A/1A Division boys soccer action against Montesano Wednesday in Rochester.
Rochester's Luis Garcia celebrates his third goal against Montesano during Evergreen 2A/1A Division boys soccer action Wednesday in Rochester.
ROCHESTER — Luis Garcia knocked in three goals and the Warriors cruised to a 3-0 win over Montesano in Evergreen 2A/1A League boys soccer action here Wednesday.
Garcia’s first goal, in the sixth minute, came on a chip shot over the Montesano goalie. His second, in the 22nd minute, came on an assist from freshman Reyven Ferrer, and the third came in the 57th minute out of a broken play.
“Montesano came out and was playing pretty physical against us,” Rochester coach Brian Ziese said. “The second half we concentrated on trying to hold ourselves up and play a little stronger, and we looked a lot better in the second half.”
Ferrer, playing his first game, had a strong showing at center midfield, Ziese added. Jose Amaya recorded the shutout in goal.
Rochester (3-3, 3-1 league) will host Elma on Friday.
