No. 6 Cobras handle Lincoln College JV 2-1

By: Nathan DeHaan

LINCOLN, Ill. – The Parkland’s men’s soccer team won against Lincoln College Junior Varsity on Wednesday afternoon, 2-1 thanks to two goals from Jonathan Velasquez. 

The Cobras (9-2-1) couldn’t break through in the first half, recording just two shots on goal. It wasn’t until the 63^rd minute when Ben Martin set up the sophomore from Lincoln, NE for his first goal that the Lynx trailed. Velasquez wasn’t done, however, scoring just 13 minutes later thanks to an assist from Yamato Kline. Lincoln College JV did get one back though, in the 80^th minute from the penalty spot against backup goalkeeper Sebastian Staddon. 

Scoring Summary 

Parkland Goal: Jonathon Velasquez 63’ (Assisted by Ben Martin) 
Parkland Goal: Jonathon Velasquez 76’ (Assisted by Yamato Kline) 
Lincoln College JV Goal: 80’ (Unassisted (PK)) 

Up Next 

The Cobras host the East Central Falcons at Parkland College on Wednesday, October 6^th. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00 PM.