The Tenaha Tiger soccer team posted a strong second half Friday night, scoring three goals, in a 6-4 scrimmage setback to the first-year Carthage soccer program.
Jose Campos had the strong foot for the Tigers, scoring all four goals in the match as the team prepares to kick off the 2011 season Tuesday night in Hudson. There will be a girls match at 5 p.m., with the varsity boys getting underway at approximately 7 p.m. The Tigers posted a 2-8 mark a year ago, while the Lady Tigers were 0-10.
Tenaha Tiger Head Coach Chris Green said he liked what he saw in the scrimmage action against Class 4A (soccer only) Carthage.
"Overall I was pleased on how the kids played against Carthage," Green stated. "They have made some great improvements over the past two years. The kids played hard for 80 minutes, making some really good passes and putting some plays together during the match."
Richard Koller worked in the Tiger goal and received the loss. He faced 21 shots, recording 15 saves.
The Bulldogs took a 3-1 lead at the half. Campos knocked in the Tigers' lone goal in the first 40 minutes with a header at the 10-minute mark.
Tenaha's offense was able to land three shots in the second half. Campos scored on a penalty kick at the 48-minute mark. He then added another goal in the 64th minute of the contest and his fourth goal with a right-footed blast five minutes left in the match.
After Tuesday's match, the Tigers will travel to Atlanta for a 7 p.m. match on Jan. 18. Tenaha's first home match is set for Jan. 21 against Pine Tree.