Boys Soccer Defeats Malden Catholic, 3-2

The boys varsity soccer team spent part of Columbus Day in a close match-up with Malden Catholic and emerged with a victory over the Lancers, 3-2.

The Mustangs played a physical game against Malden Catholic and dominated the first half of the game. Medford scored first, with a goal scored by senior captain Ariel Lobo and two goals scored by sophomore John Dumbuya. The last Mustang goal was scored with ten minutes to go to seal the victory for Medford.

Below are photos of the game taken by boys freshmen soccer coach Mike Cugno.

Senior captain Ariel Lobo (right) chases down a ball with a Malden Catholic opponent right on his tail.

Junior Rico Altema (left) fights a Lancer for possession of the ball.

Head varsity coach Mike Petrides delivers some final words of advice to his team before the game.