Photo: Megan White

The Elizabethtown College men’s soccer team faced Penn State Berks Oct. 10 for their senior night match and stole the win 5-1.

Senior Gilbert Waso is the first player to mention in this game, as he earned his 100th career goal on his senior night, making it that much more special. First-year Jorge Sanchiz scored the first goal of the match about 30 minutes in, closely followed by junior J.D. Haaf.

Waso later scored two goals after the half with first-year Massimo Mazzella sneaking a goal in between Waso’s before the match ended.

The Jays’ keeper was unfortunately five minutes away from earning the shutout, but the Lions scored in the 85th minute. Regardless, the men outplayed Penn State Berks in almost every category, specifically in shots; Etown took 23, and the opposing team only six.

The Blue Jays’ goalkeeper, senior Brian Gately, only had to make two saves throughout the duration of the match. To push for the advantage, the Jays also put up an astounding eight corner kicks, whereas Penn State had zero. All around this was a well deserved win for the men, making senior night one to remember.

The men’s soccer team also played the University of Scranton Oct. 13, taking over first place in the Landmark Conference with a 2-0 win. Waso showed up with another crucial goal as senior Tyler Colasanto scored his first of the season.

The Jays fired 16 shots, seven being on goal against the Royals. Gately only had to make two saves this game as well, but did achieve the shutout this time around, making this his fifth shutout of the season. The Blue Jays’ defense has been holding strong in front of Gately, being the only Landmark team yet to allow a goal through the duration of conference play.

Currently in the Landmark standings, Etown is a point ahead of the Catholic University of America, Drew University and Moravian College with two weeks left in the regular season.

The Blue Jays will face Moravian College Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. in Bethlehem, P.A.