
Geneva Edges Auburn in Non-League Game
April 5, 2025 - In a tightly contested non-league game on Saturday, Geneva secured a 9-8 victory against Auburn. The game saw Auburn starting strong in the third quarter, but Geneva`s consistency in the final moments made all the difference. Auburn, now 1-2, relied heavily on Gennaro Hill, who led their offense with four goals. Matthew Smith contributed with two goals and two assists, while Tucker Hogan and Aidan Musso each scored once. Kyle Driscoll defended Auburn`s goal, recording eleven saves while allowing eight goals.
Geneva, improving to 2-1, showcased standout performances from senior Ryland Dunham, who tallied four goals and two assists, and senior midfielder Max Heieck, who reached his 100th career goal with three goals in this game. Jack Dunham added one goal and two assists, while Max Delgado and Dominick Vedora also contributed offensively. Sophomore Alex Pesante dominated faceoffs with a 70% success rate (14 wins, six losses). Geneva`s senior goaltender Brent Williams stood firm with nine saves and eight goals allowed, maintaining a 53% save rate over forty-eight minutes of play.
Geneva will next host Gates Chili on Monday at 4:30 PM. [ Story and BOX SCORE]