The Vikings put on an offensive display in yesterday afternoon’s men’s soccer scrimmage, the first LBCC competition of the Fall season, beating HIU 3-1.

In the first half, Ritchie Ponce scored on a header from a Jesse Ventura corner, knocking it in from 8 yards out.  HIU tied it up twenty minutes later with a loooong shot that was misplayed by Vikings keeper Luis Romero.  Sophomore standout Manuel Bautista scored the winner at the 57-minute mark, after an assist from Juan Guzman.  Alex Martinez, assisted by Bautista and Jesse Castaneda, scored the game’s final goal.

The Vikings outshot HIU 14-4, and had a large possession advantage. 

The Vikings will try to keep their offensive juggernaut rolling this Friday, when they travel to College of the Desert for their opener.

Thanks to Vikings co-head coach Pat Noyes for the info!