Soccer: Belle Chasse wins opener, Lusher remains unbeaten, Swamp Owls victorious

Area Prep Soccer Report for Friday, Dec. 11

In boys action Thursday, Belle Chasse won its long awaited season opener, blanking De La Salle 2-0.

The Cardinals led 1-0 at halftime and put the game away with a goal in the second half.

Juniors Denalie Cortes and Blaine Mouriz each scored a goal for Belle Chasse while sophomore Jorge Martinez had an assist. Senior Dylan Hopstetter pitched a shutout in goal with five saves.

The Cardinals (1-0) will host Holy Cross Friday at 5 p.m. while the Cavaliers (2-5) face Archbishop Rummel Saturday at 5 p.m.

Lusher Charter continued its excellent showing, remaining unbeaten with a 3-0 shutout of  a good East Jefferson squad.

The Lions led 2-0 at halftime and added a goal to put the game away.

Senior Alexander Blanche, junior Noah Glasco and senior Elijah Otten-Rashad each scored a goal for Lusher and Otten Rashad added an assist. Senior Lyle DiCarlo and sophomore Tenchi Otten-Rashad each had an assist for the Lions.

Lusher (6-0-2) will host Ben Franklin Saturday at 4 p.m. in an intriguing matchup while the Warriors (2-2) host Grace King Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

In girls action, Kenner Discovery won on the road, defeating Higgins 4-1.

Eighth-grader Valeria Gabrie has some future. Gabrie had a hat trick and added an assist for the Swamp Owls in a brilliant performance. Junior Karley Berteau added a goal for Kenner Discovery.

Both teams return to action Monday. The Swamp Owls (4-1) travel to Academy of Our Lady at 4 p.m. while the Hurricanes (1-5) travel to Destrehan at 5 p.m.

Area Prep Soccer Results from Thursday, Dec. 10

Boys

Belle Chasse 2, De La Salle 0
Brother Martin 3, Hahnville 1
Country Day 3, Grace King 0
Lusher Charter 3, East Jefferson 0
Morgan City 3, Patrick Taylor 1
St. Paul’s 1, Ocean Springs (Miss.) 0

Girls

Belle Chasse 2, De La Salle 0
Dominican 8, John Ehret 0
Kenner Discovery 4, Higgins 1
Northshore 3, Lakeshore 1
Patrick Taylor 4, Morgan City 1
Vandebilt Catholic 5, Sacred Heart (N.O.) 0