Penn State New Kensington Tops Penn State Mont Alto 3-1 in Dominant Home Performance

Penn State New Kensington Tops Penn State Mont Alto 3-1 in Dominant Home Performance

Penn State New Kensington secured a 3-1 victory over Penn State Mont Alto in an exciting home match. With a well-rounded performance and key contributions from several players, Penn State New Kensington took control in the second half and never looked back.

First Half:

Penn State New Kensington broke through just before halftime when Finn Bethurum scored in the 45th minute, assisted by Carson Zadylak and Jayson Ireland. The goal gave New Kensington a 1-0 lead heading into the break after both teams had been battling for control in a tightly contested first half.

Second Half:

Penn State Mont Alto equalized early in the second half when Garrett Haskell found the back of the net in the 59th minute, making it 1-1. However, Penn State New Kensington quickly responded. Louis Negron scored an unassisted goal just three minutes later to restore the home team's lead.

Penn State New Kensington added a third and final goal in the 85th minute when Jacob Guerrini scored off an assist from Carson Zadylak, solidifying the 3-1 win. This goal now makes Jake the joint all time leading scorer at PSNK. Despite Mont Alto's efforts to get back into the game, Penn State New Kensington's defense and goalkeeping held strong.

Key Performances:

• Finn Bethurum opened the scoring and was solid on defense throughout the game.
• Louis Negron added a crucial goal to put Penn State New Kensington back on top.
• Jacob Guerrini capped off the win with a late goal, while Carson Zadylak provided two assists.
• Kenton Knox, in goal, made 4 saves and commanded his area well, helping New Kensington limit Mont Alto to just 7 shots.

Team Stats:

• Shots: Penn State New Kensington 11, Penn State Mont Alto 7
• Shots on Goal: Penn State New Kensington 11, Penn State Mont Alto 5
• Saves: Penn State New Kensington 4, Penn State Mont Alto 8
• Corners: Penn State New Kensington 5, Penn State Mont Alto 1
• Fouls: Penn State New Kensington 6, Penn State Mont Alto 7

Penn State New Kensington Leaders:

• Goals: Jacob Guerrini (1), Louis Negron (1), Finn Bethurum (1)
• Assists: Carson Zadylak (2), Jayson Ireland (1)
• Shots on Goal: Jacob Guerrini (2), Louis Negron (1), Finn Bethurum (1), Carson Zadylak (2)

This victory improves Penn State New Kensington's record as they continue to gain momentum for the season. The team looks forward to building on this performance in their next match.