Boardman boys soccer team off to good start

The Boardman High School boys soccer team is off to a 2-1 start, including 1-0 in the Federal League.

The varsity team opened the season at home with a 4-3 victory over Poland. Sophomore Luke Marsco scored the first goal of the season following a save by the Poland goalkeeper. Senior Christian Silvestri assisted on a goal by senior Matt Horvatich, who then assisted senior Nico Graziani’s goal to give Boardman a 3-1 lead at the half.

Junior Nico DiIanni tallied the final score from a second assist by Silvestri. Junior Anthony Calautti had eight saves as keeper.

The junior varsity team also defeated the Bulldogs by a score of 5-0, led by two goals from sophomore Sam Mathey and one each from freshmen Anthony Pallante, Zach Fryda and Mohammed Ali. Freshman Brian Fryda tallied three saves in the net.

The Spartans went on the road to Akron Hoban and lost a hard-fought game 2-0 to the Black Knights. Calautti had six saves in the net.

The JV team also lost to Hoban, falling 2-1. Junior Mark D’Eramo had the lone Boardman goal, while Brian Fryda registered six saves.

The Spartans opened Federal League play at North Canton Hoover. After trailing 1-0 throughout most of the first half, Christian Silvestri scored off an assist from Matt Horvatich. Luke Marsco provided the winning goal, while Calautti had five saves.

The JV team defeated the Vikings 1-0 thanks to a goal by freshman Anthony Pallante, who was assisted by Mathey. Brian Fryda had six saves to secure his second shutout of the season.