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Northland Pines wins boys soccer opener Submitted: 08/14/2012

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THREE LAKES - Several Northwoods boys soccer teams opened their season on Tuesday. As in any sport, everyone is excited and looking to start the year on the right foot.

Among the games Tuesday afternoon, Northland Pines was in Three Lakes.

Pines finished (10-5) a year ago, while Three Lakes went (5-9-1) last season.

Opening minute of the first half, Pines strikes first. Jacob Bozic with the great pass to Trevor Laszczkowski - Laszczkowski scores (1-0 Eagles).


Just minutes later, Dylan Weber attacked the net from a tough angle and still found a way to get the goal.... (2-0)

Northland Pines rolled to the 6-1 victory.

In other soccer action on Tuesday, Rhinelander traveled to Ashland. The Hodags hung tough, but dropped the opener losing 1-0.

Rhinelander next hosts the Hodag Invite this weekend. Lakeland, Pacelli, Wausau West, and SPASH among the varsity teams taking part.

Rhinelander is coming off a third place finish in the GNC a year ago. Hodags coach Dan Millot says despite the numbers game for his club, he likes his team's chances in the conference this season.



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