In the opening season matches, Hellgate surpasses Kalispell Flathead by a significant margin, 17-1.
Hellgate Knights Kick Off 2023 Season with Impressive Wins
The Hellgate Knights soccer teams, both boys and girls, have started their 2023 season on a high note, with convincing victories over the Flathead Bravettes.
In the boys' match, Junior Fischer Garland scored the first goal of the game, assisted by Kian Caudle. The boys' team went on to dominate the contest, with Andy Nutall scoring off a corner kick in the 13th minute, Sophomore Elly Reed scoring the second goal, assisted by Riley Lumpkin, and Senior Kian Caudle scoring a hat-trick. Otto Stockman also added to the tally with a goal in the 19th minute. Senior Gabe Lewis assisted Caudle for the third goal, and AK Puryear scored a goal in the 77th minute, assisted by Sadie Richardson. The final score was 11-1 in favour of the Knights.
The girls' match saw an equally impressive performance from the Hellgate Bravettes, with the team starting the season with a 6-0 win. The first goal was scored by returning All-State Senior Carmen Anderson, assisted by Chloe Anderson. Junior Luca Musco scored the second goal, assisted by Kian Caudle from a corner kick. Two more goals were scored by Anderson and Lumpkin before halftime, making the score 4-0. The second half saw Senior Cameron Newbold score the first goal, taking the final score to 6-0.
The Hellgate Boys will play Kalispell Glacier on 8/31 and Missoula Big Sky on 9/7 for their next games. The girls' team's upcoming matches have yet to be announced.
The Knights held possession for the majority of the contests against the Bravettes. The team is eager to win the state title this year, according to Anderson. The Hellgate Knights lost only one senior from the previous year, indicating a strong and experienced team this season.
Recent local sports news sources have focused mainly on other area teams, but the Hellgate soccer teams are definitely ones to watch this season. For the most accurate and current Hellgate Knights soccer 2023 season information, checking official Hellgate High School athletics website or local sports news outlets with archives from 2023 may be necessary.
The Hellgate Knights are planning to sign the lease for a new training facility this week, aiming to enhance their practice sessions for American football.
Next season, the Hellgate Knights might consider incorporating football drills into their soccer training regime, inspired by the impressive teamwork showcased in both football and soccer matches.
