Boys' soccer: Waunakee boys match ranked Madison East

Perhaps few outside the Waunakee Boys Varsity Soccer team thought that they could hang with state power Madison East, but the Warriors matched the 4th-ranked (Wisconsin Soccer Coaches Association poll) Purgolders to a 0-0 tie at the Pitch Thursday night. Deploying a defensive-minded approach, Waunakee shut down Madison East’s offense.

“We watched East on film and knew how good they were. The plan was to play a 4-5-1 and not pressure the ball and play counter attack. All of the boys did their job superbly and I couldn't be prouder. They were disciplined in their job and their communication was superb, “ said head coach Mike Baldwin.

East outshot Waunakee 10-to-1. Warrior goalkeepers Keaton Porter and Quinn Miller shared in the shutout.

Waunakee is now 2-8-4 and will host DeForest Tuesday on Senior Night.