Hounds Pillage The Pirates for their First Districts Win.
In a thrilling District 8 2A semifinal match on Monday, the top-seeded Pullman Greyhounds put on a dominant display at home to eliminate the visiting fourth-seeded Pirates with a resounding 5-0 victory. The win saw Pullman book their spot in Wednesday’s district championship game, where they will take on West Valley.
The Greyhounds started the game on the front foot, with Carlens Dollin and Lukas Wexler leading the charge. Dollin, in particular, was in inspired form, netting a goal in the first 15 minutes to put Pullman in the driver’s seat. Wexler was also on target, scoring a brace of his own to put the game beyond doubt.
The Pirates tried to mount a comeback in the second half, but the Pullman defense was resolute, keeping the visitors at bay. With time running out, Pullman added a fifth goal, courtesy of another strike from Dollin, sealing a comprehensive victory for the home side.
Pullman’s victory sets up an intriguing district championship clash, with West Valley and Shadle Park set to battle it out for the right to face the Greyhounds. Pullman will go into the game as firm favorites, having already beaten both teams twice earlier in the season. However, they will be taking nothing for granted, knowing that anything can happen in a final.
As the Greyhounds prepare for their big showdown on Wednesday, fans will be eagerly anticipating another dominant display from their team. With Dollin and Wexler firing on all cylinders, Pullman looks like a team that will take some stopping in their quest for district glory.