Week 8 - Division I KJCCC Men's Soccer Athletes of the Week
Player: Arthur Lemeunier (Dodge City)
Dodge City men's soccer earned a 1-0 win over #5 Cowley marking the first win since 2014 over the Tigers for the Conquistadors. Arthur Lemeunier tallied the lone goal of the contest marking his third goal of the season as it came in the 23rd minute of the win.
Others Nominated: Lucas Constante (Barton)
Goalkeepers:
Eric Zalaya (Dodge City) and Daniel Ruiz (Dodge City)
Dodge City men's soccer took down #5 Cowley 1-0 marking the first win over the Tigers for the Conquistadors since 2015. The defense was stout for the Conqs with contributions from everyone and even two guys in goal helping record the shutout. Eric Zalaya started and went 72:46 in the contest before leaving with an injury and made two critical saves to keep the Tigers off the board. Daniel Ruiz stepped in for the final 17:14 and would make a huge kick save to keep the Tigers off the board helping the Conqs secure a 1-0 victory over #5 Cowley. The tandem was critical in the shutout together along with the Conqs defense.
Others Nominated: Dennis Bottcher (Barton)