Tartans Tame Timberwolves 2-1

St. Margaret's boys soccer beat Northwood 2-1 Friday to improve to 3-2 in league play.

Although the Tartans had a slow start in the first half, St. Margaret's repulsed Northwood's many scoring chances with solid defensive play. Led by goalkeeper Mason Allison, the Tartans regrouped and were able to counter the Timberwolf attack. St. Margaret's had a breakthrough late in the first half, with Lucas Monge burying a loose ball sent in off a set-piece play to make it 1-nil St. Margaret's. Northwood quickly responded with an Equalizer to send it to 1-1 at the half.

The Tartans came out strong in the second half with a change in tactics leading to a balanced back-and-forth battle. Northwood continued to produce quality chances, but the stellar goaltending play of Gio Voccola, who turned away three blistering Timberwolf shots, kept the Tartans in the game. High-intensity play generated by Angel Cruz-Sanchez eventually led to the game-winner, with Monge finding the net to put St. Margaret's ahead. 

The Tartans look to keep the momentum going with a crucial league tie against University at home on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 7:00 p.m.