BRIEF: Men’s soccer finishes first  season in 43 years

BRIEF: Men’s soccer finishes first season in 43 years

The men’s soccer team huddles before a game against the Bakersfield Renegades at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Oct. 13, 2023. Photo by Benjamin Hanson.

Men’s soccer wrapped up their first season after 43 years with a 3-1 win at Citrus College.

The Owls took the lead through Takechika Ito, but midfielder Gilberto Chavez tied the game for Pierce with a penalty kick.

The second half saw things improve for Pierce.

Isaac Gonzalez poked in the rebound after Citrus’ defense failed to clear the ball.

Towards the end of the game, the Owls grew frustrated as Isaac Ochoa was given a red card.

Santana Sakai scored a late penalty to give the Brahmas a 3-1 win.

The Brahmas won four of their last five games. They got wins over Antelope Valley, Glendale, College of the Canyons and Citrus. Against Bakersfield, the game ended in a 2-2 draw.

Pierce finishes the season 8-8-3 overall, 6-3-1 in conference play.