The squad from Harbor Beach was visiting the Caro Tigers for their first face off and game of the season! The hosts have practiced for 2 weeks working on technical drills, shots of goals and marking. Game situations were not practiced enough due to lack of time before the game tonight.

The Tigers looked somewhat ready but surprised the crowd when they took the lead 1-0 after Captain and Senior Adam Fisch headed the ball well crossed by Captain and Junior Tanner Smith from the right middle of the field. The visitors didn't expect a quick goal after 3 minutes of play.

Harbor Beach tried to come back quickly but the solid goaltender and Sophomore Logan McGarry made amazing saves to keep the score untouched! However,  as time elapsed the fatigue factor started to affect the Tigers as the lack of marking of two talented players (#7 & #10) was clearly evident. Fair enough, a bad give away from one Caro player allowed one Harbor Beach player to settle his play and shot accurately towards the Caro goalie who couldn't save it as the ball was placed at the top right corner out of his reach. Now the score is 1-1.

The coach still had confidence in his team as they showed some determination during the first half. The speech was somewhat more encouraging to correct the lack of marking, first to the ball and shots blocking at the defensive headquarters!

Second half started with the visitors determined to control the game which was mostly dominated by those two talented players. Another mistake of not marking the ball carrier and let him shoot the ball towards the Tigers goaltender ended up in another goal for the Harbor Beach crew. Other close attempts to score came from right forward and Junior Brady Rigg and Captain and Junior Tanner Smith.

The coach tried different combinations with respect to positions but the clock ran out of time to concede this game for the visitors 1-2.

Overall, the coach was pleased with the performance of his team during this early game of the season and have confidence that the team will progress all along.

The MVP trophy was awarded to Senior and Captain Adam Fisch who scored the only goal for his team. Fisch also played a very aggressive offensive game by pressuring the visitors defense and goalie.

Next away game will be next Tuesday at Bad Axe at 5:30 pm.