Boys soccer roundup: Silva, Lutes score as Lake Mills holds off Heritage Christian 2-1

Senior midfielder Will Silva and junior forward Jeremy Lutes both scored as Lake Mills topped visiting Heritage Christian 2-1 in nonconference boys soccer on Monday.

Silva scored in the third minute on senior Isaac Kruschek’s assist for the L-Cats (6-9-1).

The Patriots (7-3-4) equalized in the 35th minute on Isaac Ennis’ unassisted goal.

Lutes netted what proved to be the game-winner in the 62nd minute. Junior forward Daniel Almeida was credited with the assist.

Lake Mills freshman goalie Eli McHenry made six saves.

“What a great team win,” Lake Mills boys soccer coach Josh Vinluan said. “We played with heart and passion and as a family. If we didn’t win the first ball, we won the second. Great 1-2’s all over the field.

“Our midfielders played so well today connecting with each other. Lutes continues to score, finishing a great shot from Daniel. Will scored off of a beautiful assist from Isaac. We might just be finding our stride getting this close to the postseason.”

LAKE MILLS 2, HERITAGE CHRISTIAN 1

Heritage Christian 1 0 — 1

Lake Mills 1 1 — 2

First half — LM: Silva (Kruschek), 3:00; HC: Ennis, 35:00.

Second half — LM: Lutes (Almeida), 62:00.

Saves — HC 7, LM (E. McHenry) 6.

Shots on goal — HC 11, LM 14.

TUESDAY’S RESULTLODI — Ari Rasmussen scored twice to lead Lodi past visiting Lake Mills 5-0 in Capitol Conference boys soccer on Tuesday, Oct. 1.

Rasmussen scored in the 25th minute to open the scoring, then made it 3-0 with a goal in the 41st minute. Jack Jones (30th minute), Dakota Franklin (44th minute) and Colton Waller (66th minute) also scored for the Blue Devils (7-3-3, 2-2-0 in conference).

Eli McHenry made 13 saves for Lake Mills (5-9-1, 1-3-1).

“Back-to-back losses off of a good win really hurts the spirits,” Lake Mills boys soccer coach Josh Vinluan said. “We played very well against a tough Lakeside squad but gave up against Lodi. Lodi is a very talented team who is going to make it far in the postseason.

“We looked tired and played on our heels. Our shining spot of the night was Oscar Arana, who played with enough passion and leadership to last a season.”

LODI 5, LAKE MILLS 0

Lake Mills 0 0 — 0

Lodi 2 3 — 5

First half — LO: Rasmussen, 25:00; Jones, 30:00.

Second half — LO: Rasmussen, 41:00; Franklin, 44:00; Waller, 66:00.

Saves — LM (E. McHenry) 13; LO (Hoffman) 5.

Shots on goal — LM 8, LO 20.