Trojans topple Tigers in 2-0 boys soccer triumph

The Worthington Trojans' boys soccer team picked up a huge conference win at home Tuesday night as they blanked Marshall 2-0 in a game that started early and ended early due to weather.

Tuesday's match had been scheduled for a 7 p.m. start but wound up getting underway at about 6:50 in an attempt to beat a thunderstorm that had been forecast to reach the area by 8:30 p.m. Ultimately, at about 8:10 p.m., lightning was visible over Trojan Field, and the players were immediately ordered off. After a brief discussion, it was agreed that rather than wait a minimum of half hour — which is required after lightning — the match would be declared over with 19:07 still remaining on the second-half clock.

Andy Guzman scored both of Worthington's goals. His first came with 17:04 left before halftime, as he got a shot past Marshall goalkeeper Jameson Cornell — who tried to break up the play just in front of him — to snap the scoreless tie. He then scored again with 3:55 left before the break, making it his second match in a row with a pair of goals.

Worthington was able to dictate play most of the way and kept its goalkeeper, Adrian Flores, from being seriously tested. As a result, the Trojans moved to 3-2 overall. They'll next host St. James/Windom/Madelia at 7 p.m. Thursday.

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The Trojan girls, meanwhile, played on the road in Marshall and were defeated 6-0. They're now 0-4 and will play on the road Thursday in Windom.

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The Worthington Trojans picked up a Big South Conference girls volleyball win on the road Tuesday evening as they beat New Ulm. Game scores were 25-18, 25-21, 17-25, 25-16.

Alaina Feit had a team-best 13 kills for WHS, which is now 2-1 on the season. Kamryn Olson had 17 digs to top the defensive effort, while Suzanna Shwe added 14 digs. Mara Thier and Kaitlyn Mulder each contributed a pair of blocks.

Natya Khamphanh was the top Trojan server, as she was 19-of-21 with three aces. Khamphanh also finished with 22 set assists in the match.

Worthington will host Jackson County Central on Thursday night. Catch the action at approximately 7:15 p.m. on 104.3 La Voz.

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Also in high school volleyball, Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda played for the first time since its Aug. 21 season-opening victory over Worthington and blanked visiting Springfield 3-0.

Jackson County Central also won on its home court Tuesday, as it topped Redwood Valley 3-0. The Huskies are now 2-1 on the year.

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In other area high school volleyball Tuesday:

Southwest Minnesota Christian 3, Edgerton 1

Martin County West 3, Mountain Lake Area-Comfrey 0

Murray County Central 3, Lakeview 1

Russell-Tyler-Ruthton 3, Tracy-Milroy-Balaton 0

Hills-Beaver Creek 3, Viborg-Hurley, S.D. 1

Fairmont 3, St. James Area 0

Marshall 3, Watertown, S.D. 0