Boys Soccer Blanks Billerica, 2-0

The boys varsity soccer team pulled out a 2-0 victory over Billerica on their home turf on Thursday night.

The Mustangs dominated the Indians from the beginning, with the entire team giving 120% effort, said Freshman Coach Mike Cugno. Sophomore Jonathan Pires scored Medford’s first goal about midway through the first half, and freshman Erik Baptista netted the team’s second goal early in the second half.

Senior Mustangs were honored at the game, which was the last home game of the season. Seniors include captain and goalie Marcello Cugno, captain David Pires, captain Cesar Silva, Rico Altema, Dan Beemon, Joao Rosa, Chris Moura, and Anderson Casseus.

The Mustangs are 10-2-5 overall and finished 6-0-2 in the Greater Boston League. They close the regular season at Marblehead on Monday, November 1.

Jonathan Pires, shown here against Burke High School, scored Medford’s first goal.

Freshman Erik Baptista, pictured in the Malden game earlier in the season, scored the Mustangs’ second and final goal against Billerica.

The seniors gave their mothers flowers, a tradition for the season’s last home game.

Marcello Cugno has had eight shut out victories in the net for the Mustangs.

Gilbert Simas beats his opponent to the ball.

Three Billerica players are no match for David Pires.

All photos by Mike Cugno