The Boyd-Buchanan soccer Buccaneers might not have gotten the offensive production they’re used to, but they found just enough to get the win at home Thursday night.
The Bucs defeated Signal Mountain 1-0 behind a late Sam Bruner goal and a stellar team defensive performance.
“We knocked the ball around well tonight,” Boyd-Buchanan coach Dustin Walker said. “We just weren’t on the end of them like we normally are, but credit goes to Signal for defending really well tonight.
Boyd-Buchanan (11-1) had a couple of chances early in the first half, including a rebound that looked to be headed for a wide-open net, only to be saved by a couple of Eagles defenders. Despite giving up those early looks, Signal Mountain (6-5-3) settled in defensively, allowing the potent hosts only nine shots in the first half.
“Signal did a great job of keeping their defensive shape and keeping us out of their box,” Walker said. “I was proud of the guys, though. I felt like we were creative and moved well off the ball.”