Photos by Mitzi Yamashita
Boys Soccer:
Maranatha has played itself in contention for an Olympic League title.
With two games to play, MHS is just one-game back of first-place Whittier Christian in the loss column.
And the Minutemen host the Heralds next Wednesday in the regular season finale.
As far as Tuesday went, Maranatha cruised to a 4-0 victory over visiting Village Christian.
George Peterson scored two goals and assisted on another.
Luca Youssefian and Sawyer Throop had one goal apiece in the win.
Shauya Bhartia and Niko Lareau had one save apiece, in the first and second half, respectively.
Box Score:
VC: 0-0-(0)
M: 1-3-(4)
Records: Village Christian (5-8, 1-3); Maranatha (10-6-3, 4-1-1)
Maranatha’s Remaining Schedule:
1/26: Maranatha at Heritage Christian
1/31: Whittier Christian at Maranatha
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