Humboldt boys open with 3-1 soccer victory

It was a successful opening night debut for Humboldt boys' soccer coach Tony Beach on Monday night, March 30 on Mason Maach Field in Humboldt, as the Wildcats defeated Garner-Hayfield/Ventura 3-1 in a North Central Conference matchup.

Nico Christensen scored two goals and Obed Antonio added another to give Beach a win in his first game as head coach. Beach has been an assistant for Joe Hadar over the last several years.

Christensen was credited with a goal 20:00 into the first half when a throw in ball was deflected off of a GHV player. Christensen was the last one to touch it. Antonio scored at the 36:00 mark to give Humboldt a 2-0 halftime lead.

GHV scored with 16:00 left in the second half and Christensen scored with 4:00 left on the clock to secure the victory.

Humboldt will host Charles City on Thursday, April 2, at 5:30 p.m.

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