Tyler Winningham played a key role in the Chiefs' 5-0 white-washing of John Glenn Thursday night. (photo courtesy of PlymouthPictures.com)

Chiefs extend unbeaten streak to 9
with convincing win over Rockets

Oct. 1, 2010, 12:10 p.m.

  Canton's No. 9-ranked soccer team extended its unbeaten streak to nine Thursday night by walloping visiting John Glenn, 5-0.

  The Chiefs improved to 12-2-2 overall and 6-1-1 in the KLAA South Division. The Chiefs sit atop the standings ahead of close pursuers Plymouth and Livonia Churchill.

  Seniors Brandon Laabs and Garren Carr split the shutout.

  The Chiefs held a precarious 1-0 advantage at the half thanks to a slick goal by senior Sean Balnaves, who settled a thread-the-needle pass from senior Phil Baciak.

  Canton got the offensive ball rolling four minutes into the second half when Dan Ovesea deposited a nice cross from Bobby Budlong into the back of the net to make it 2-zip.

  Twelve minutes later, Budlong assisted Tyler Winningham, who beat the Glenn keeper with a well-placed shot into the upper-right corner of the net.

  The Chiefs finished off the Rockets with goals from Ovesea (from Winningham) and Budlong, who ripped a direct kick into the mesh.