Closer than it looks

Plymouth Christian kickers take Oakland Christian to the wire before falling 4-1

  Oakland Christian players would be the first to tell you that Tuesday afternoon's 4-1 victory over Plymouth Christian was deceptive.
  Oakland clung to a narrow 2-1 advantage before tacking on a pair of goals in the game's final eight minutes.
  "I thought we played a great game," said PCA coach Larry Machonga. "We had a number of chances that we didn't capitalize on. We had three break-aways and didn't score on any of them."
  Caleb Stanko was virtually a one-man wrecking crew for Oakland, scoring three goals, including the only two in the first half.
  Freshman Dan Ross cut the Eagles' deficit to 2-1 with a penalty kick early in the second half, but the Eagles would get no close. Ross's PK came after Alex Chapman was fouled in the 18-yard box.
  "Dan played a great game, and he's only a freshman, so he has a very bright future," said Machonga.
  Oakland outshot the Eagles, 18-16. PCA goal-keeper  Jordan Allen made 14 saves.

  Ed Wright can be reached at info@plymouthcantonsports.com or (734) 453-1980.