LONGVIEW – Call it a breakthrough victory.
LeTourneau University men's soccer team beat Concordia Texas, 1-0, Friday, marking the YellowJackets' first win over the Tornados since 2012. LETU improved to 2-1-0 overall.
"The guys have worked really hard the past few weeks in training, and they have been focused on preparing for each game," LETU coach
Collin Cone said. "Their discipline and tenacity paid off tonight. Concordia is a great program that is really well coached. To win at home against them was truly special."
Chancey Davis banged home a ball from
Oscar Vargas in the 54
th minute for the game's only goal. Vargas sent a long ball from inside the Jackets' attacking zone into the box, and Davis redirected it into the lower right side of the net. It was Vargas' third assist of the season.
LeTourneau goalkeeper
CJ Leyva stopped two shots in the shutout. Concordia Texas' Joshua Redding made four saves. The Tornados had eight shots, while the Jackets attempted seven.
Russell Gray and
Oliver Placencia each had a pair of shots on goal that Redding saved.
"We have to enjoy this win as it is massive, with Concordia being picked to win the West of the American Southwest Conference," Cone said, "but we have to stay humble, stay hungry, keep learning, and shift our focus to Jarvis Christian next."
LETU will host Jarvis Christian 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
"I'm super proud of these guys as they have been working hard on the field, doing well in the classroom, and God is moving in our team," Cone said. "He deserves the glory in this win."
