By Fred Kroner
Despite a hat trick by junior Grant Powell, Oakwood/Salt Fork dropped its second one-goal decision of the season on Monday (Aug. 30), losing 4-3 at home to Monticello.
Powell’s goals were assisted by Zane Trimmell, Reef Pacot and Joe Lashuay.
Monticello led 4-1 at intermission.
Goalkeeper Josh Ruch had four saves.
On Tuesday (Aug 31), Powell’s first-half tally was the lone score for the Oakwood/Salt Fork soccer team, which suffered a 3-1 setback at home against Hoopeston Area.
Lashuay assisted on the score that cut the Oakwood/Salt Fork deficit to 2-1 at halftime.
Ruch recorded seven saves.
Oakwood/Salt Fork (2-3) returns to action on Thursday (Sept. 2) at home against Iroquois West.
