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JDHS were defensive minded throughout the game, from the box through center midfield, and Thompson, seniors Kellen Chester, Reed Maier, Owen Rumsey, Ryan Thibideau, junior Emmett Mesdag and sophomore Sam Mazon were among the many noted for performances by coach Lehnhart but junior Elliott Welch was honored with the team’s Lunch Box Award.

“That was a lunch box performance,” Lehnhart told the team after the game. “We needed that.”

Usually coming off the bench for spirited relief Welch was on the pitch at full speed from the start.

“My mindset is kind of just play safe,” Welch said. “The centerbacks, Eric (Thompson) and I, this was our first game starting in that position so playing it safe, getting the feel for it, that is kind of the main goal for this game. Both of us did very well, the same with our ‘D’ partners Emmett (Mesdag), Reed (Maier) and Owen (Rumsey) and then country wise email marketing listthe same with our midfielders coming back and helping, that really helped.”

Soldotna junior keeper Luke Hillyer blocks a shot by Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Ahmir Parker (9) as Soldotna junior Liam Peck (21) and senior Jonas Albrecht react during the Stars’ 3-0 loss to the Crimson Bears on Thursday at Adair Kennedy Memorial Park. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)
Soldotna junior keeper Luke Hillyer blocks a shot by Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Ahmir Parker (9) as Soldotna junior Liam Peck (21) and senior Jonas Albrecht react during the Stars’ 3-0 loss to the Crimson Bears on Thursday at Adair Kennedy Memorial Park. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

Welch and his partners didn’t just boot the ball away, but placed perfect passes to teammates to start counter attacks.

“That is exactly what our coach wants from the back line,” Welch said. “That was probably our best performance of doing that, especially since we are a new defensive line, it is exactly what he wants.”