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Edina boys start fast, hold on to defeat Minneapolis Washburn

By Ryan Williamson, SportsEngine, 08/22/19, 1:00PM CDT

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Sophomore attacker Sammy Presthus tallied two goals to lead the Hornets to a victory in their season opener.

Edina attacker Sammy Presthus (17) scored the second and third Hornet goals in a 3-2 season-opening victory over Minneapolis Washburn on Thursday night. Photo by Korey McDermott, SportsEngine

Edina attacker Sammy Presthus (17) scored the Hornets' last two goals in a 3-2 season-opening victory over Minneapolis Washburn on Thursday night. Photo by Korey McDermott, SportsEngine

Looking at the Edina boys’ soccer team varsity roster, no one grade level seems to dominate. The Hornets boast a group balanced with sophomores, juniors and seniors. A freshman even made this year's squad.

In Thursday’s season opener against Minneapolis Washburn, it was some of Edina’s younger players who had some of the brightest moments. 

Sophomore attacker Sammy Presthus netted a pair of goals for Edina. His tallies loomed large as the Hornets upended Minneapolis Washburn 3-2 at Kuhlman Field, adjacent to the Edina Community Center.

In the early going, the Millers, ranked No. 7 in the Class 2A coaches’ preseason poll, used their speed to generate a few offensive chances, but they couldn’t cash in.

In the ninth minute, No. 3-2A Edina got its best opportunity of the match on a free kick. Senior attacker Oscar Smythe blasted the shot toward the net. It initially appeared that Washburn goalkeeper Ben Schielmann had the save, but the ball got away from him and rolled into the goal, giving the Hornets a 1-0 lead.


Edina's Oscar Smythe (10) takes a free kick that led to the first goal of the match against visiting Minneapolis Washburn on Aug. 20. Photo by Korey McDermott, SportsEngine

First Report

Edina got the new season off to a good start on Thursday night. The Hornets, ranked No. 3 in the Class 2A coaches’ preseason poll, leapt to an early 2-0 lead and never trailed, besting No. 7-2A Minneapolis Washburn 3-2 at the Edina Community Center's Kuhlman Field in the season opener for both teams.

In the 10th minute of the match, the Hornets (1-0, 0-0) had a free kick and took advantage when senior attacker Oscar Smythe’s shot scooted past Millers goalkeeper Ben Schielmann and made it 1-0 Hornets.

Later in the half, sophomore attacker Sammy Presthus doubled Edina’s lead. Presthus added another goal in the second half on a loose ball in the box.

Though Washburn (0-1, 0-0) fell behind quickly, it nearly mustered enough offense to tie the match late. The Millers tallied their first goal when senior attacker Darley Florvil snuck past the Edina offense and hammered a shot into the net to make it 3-1.

With about five minutes remaining, Washburn was awarded a penalty kick and scored a second time, courtesy of Florvil again.

Hornets junior goalkeeper Hank Stechmann made six saves. Schielmann had four saves for the Millers.

Minneapolis Washburn midfielder Jameson Charles (left) looks to maintain possession of the ball as an Edina defender closes in. Photo by Korey McDermott, SportsEngine

Minneapolis Washburn midfielder Jameson Charles (left) looks to maintain possession of the ball as an Edina defender closes in. Photo by Korey McDermott, SportsEngine

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