Plymouth MI, September 8, 2025

News Summary

Plymouth’s boys soccer team suffered a narrow defeat to the Taft Eagles, losing 2-1, marking their third consecutive loss. However, they celebrated a 3-1 victory against Argos, with key performances from Klynt Verhaeghe and Angel Mencias. The Plymouth North team finished the season with a 6-8-4 record, showing improvement despite a tough start. Upcoming matches include Plymouth High School facing Hartland and Taft Eagles playing Chicago Washington.

Plymouth Soccer Teams Experience Varied Outcomes in Recent Matches

Plymouth High School’s boys soccer team faced a challenging defeat against the Taft Eagles, losing 2-1 in their latest match. This loss marked the third consecutive defeat for Plymouth, dropping their overall record to 3 wins and 5 losses. In contrast, the Taft Eagles improved their record to 4 wins and 0 losses following this victory.

Plymouth’s next opportunity to turn their season around will come on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. when they face off against Hartland. Meanwhile, the Taft Eagles will prepare for their upcoming match against Chicago Washington, scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on Monday.

In a contrasting outcome, Plymouth’s boys soccer team recently celebrated a victory against Argos, winning 3-1 in a tightly contested match at Eugene Snyder Field. The match showcased a strong offensive effort from Plymouth. Klynt Verhaeghe scored the opening goal at the 25-minute mark with a header from a corner kick. Shortly after, at 36 minutes, Angel Mencias added a second goal for Plymouth following a collision involving the Argos goalkeeper, establishing a 2-0 lead.

Argos responded early in the second half when Ioan Petz scored at the 46-minute mark, narrowing the score to 2-1. However, Mencias quickly reasserted Plymouth’s lead by netting his second goal just five minutes later, extending the margin to 3-1 on a free kick from just outside the 18-yard box. The final score confirmed Plymouth’s 3-1 victory.

Throughout the match, Plymouth displayed a relentless offensive strategy, securing 11 corner kicks while Argos failed to register any. Argos’ goalkeeper, Sawyer Crace, recorded five saves, while Plymouth’s Jacob Aguilar did not face a challenge in terms of saves. The match was marked by physicality, with Plymouth committing 14 fouls compared to Argos’ 7, including a yellow card issued to Argos’ coach, Todd VanDerWeele.

In other news regarding Plymouth soccer, the Plymouth North boys’ soccer team concluded their season with a 6-8-4 record. The team showed significant improvement after a tough start, having initially posted a record of 1-5-3 early in the season. Key adjustments in strategy by head coach Scott Sorensen are believed to have contributed to their remarkable turnaround.

The North team faced Barnstable in their final game, losing a close contest 4-3 despite a strong comeback effort. Miguel Oliveira was instrumental in the match, scoring two goals, while Dylan Healy converted a penalty kick to tie the game before Barnstable took the lead late in the match. Throughout the season, players including Oliveira, Healy, Reed Costa, and Jake Novak made significant contributions to their team’s performance.

Senior player Pat Moore shifted from center midfielder to goaltender, posting an impressive 1.22 goals against average over the last nine games of the season, further underscoring the team’s resilient performance.

Upcoming Matches

• Plymouth High School vs. Hartland: Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
• Taft Eagles vs. Chicago Washington: Monday at 5:00 p.m.

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Additional Resources

• The Pilot News: Plymouth Soccer Earns Hard-Fought Win at Argos
• USA Today High School Sports: How to Watch Laingsburg vs. Plymouth Christian Academy
• Hometown Life: Plymouth Christian Girls Soccer Loses to University Liggett in Semis
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• Encyclopedia Britannica

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