Brighton 2 Pinckney 1

ThePirates of Pinckney have had their struggles this year but have been in all the games they have played. This night would be no different for them.

Dale Parsons came in with a reputation as one of the best goalies in the conference and area. He certainly did not disappoint the Pirate faithful with his performance tonight.

The top-ranked Bulldogs, coming off of a shutout of Lakeland and showing some offensive punch came out firing. Brad Murphy fired a 30 yarder that barely carromed off of Parsons fingertips into the net at th 9 minute mark of the first half.

Brighton was dominating possession most of the half but Pinckey kept pressing and their counter attack was gaining momentum. After a clearing pass the ball ended up on Pinckney's John Poston right foot who promptly fired a 30 yarder of his own into the back of the Bulldog net at the 29 minute mark of the first half. This is only the second goal Brighton has given up all year and the first in conference play.

Brighton returned to their shooting frenzy as Matt Frego netted the final goal of the contest at the 38:08 mark of the first half.

There were no additional goals in the second half but it was not for the Bulldog effort. Dale Parsons stopped 18 of the 20 shots on net by the Bulldogs with an additional 21 shots just missing their mark but untouched by the keeper.

The Bulldogs travel to Ann Arbor on Saturday at 2:30P to take on the Pioneers in their annual clash of the two state powerhouses. Promises to be very good soccer.

Go BULLDOGS!!