The injury-riddled Tigers gave it their best shot but came out on the short end of a 17-6 decision to Chasha/Chanhasen Thursday, May 12, at Tiger Stadium.
"You can't use injuries as an excuse but we have them at crucial positions," coach Paul Sorenson said. "But I am extremely proud of our guys for stepping up and filling in admirably.
"Mitch Collier and Matt Ackerman have answered the challenge lately and are providing some offensive punch and although the statistics might not reflect it, Charlie Weierke keeps stepping between the pipes and giving us a chance to win every night."
Collier finished with two goals and two assists to lead the Tigers. Ackerman and Marques Words each added a goal and an assist. Jake Bauman and Luke Brevick accounted for the other Tiger scores. Trevor Howard chipped in with a pair of assists.
Brevick's goals was his second in as many shots this season, both coming against Chaska/Chanhassen..
"We need to avoid costly penalties and to learn to put it all out on the field for 48 minutes," Sorenson said. "We have the talent. It's that formula that will push us over the top."
While the varsity team (1-9) has battled injuries all season, the Tiger junior varsity has managed to post three wins in nine outings.
"They keep improving every game," Sorenson said.
