In just their second game of the 2020 season, the Marshals have taken their first step to defend their Second District title in the 3-0 shutout over Murray.
With just one game against district opponents Murray, Graves County, Calloway County and Mayfield – each game brings added pressure in the hunt for the #1 seed in the post-season tournament.
The last time the two teams played was in last season’s district title game that ended in a 0-0 tie, went into two five minute overtime periods and decided on penalty kicks. All three contests with Murray last season were decided by one goal.
The first goal in Tuesday’s home-opener came from junior Collin Shadowen in the 25th minute and the lead was 1-0 at halftime. Just under eight minutes into the second half, Collin Riley scored his third goal of the season to make it a 2-0 game.
William Lynch scored his third goal of 2020 on an assist from Tyler Treas in the closing minutes to seal the 3-0 win.
Thursday, the Marshal will travel to Hopkinsville to take on the Tigers in what will be their season-opener. In 2018, Hopkinsville advanced to the final four of the state tournament, losing 2-1 to Highlands and last season, the Tigers finished 16-8-1 after advancing to the Second Region Tournament semi-finals.
