No. 4 Klamath Union boys soccer routs Marshfield 7–0 in its playoff opener, and advances to the Oregon School Activities Association Class 4A quarterfinals, 6 p.m. Saturday at Modoc Field against No. 5 Ontario.
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The Klamath Union boys soccer team started their postseason run in dominant fashion Wednesday night as it was a field day for the Pelicans.
KU senior striker Omar Garcia had one of his best performances of the season with a hat trick and two assists against Marshfield. Carlos Garcia joined in on the fun as well with two goals, and Caleb Morton and Ryder Allen each had a goal apiece.
Klamath Union head coach Trevor Petersen praised his team’s effort but reminded them to stay focused as their next opponent will not be a team to take lightly.
“We’ve got to go back tomorrow and practice,” Petersen said. “There are still little things we can do better. Take care of yourselves, get good sleep and be ready for what’s next.”
Even after such a decisive win, Petersen said he is most proud of how the boys soccer team continues to show improvement and growth into the latter part of the season.
“It’s special to see this team win a playoff game 7–0,” Petersen said. “I’m beyond proud of everyone."
"Every one of these guys is capable of playing varsity-level soccer, and together, we’re going to be a team that can win state," KU senior defender Luis Garcia Guillen said.
Petersen credited his entire offense as well as his defenders for setting the tone early as KU led, 5-0 at halftime.
Omar Garcia said the team’s chemistry showed from the opening whistle.
“We just trusted each other,” Omar Garcia said. “Everyone was moving, communicating, and we finished the chances we had.”
Goalkeeper Emmanuel Garcia and the KU defense earned another shutout this year, keeping Marshfield scoreless throughout the game, even though the Pirates made a threat in garbage time.
“We stayed organized and kept talking the whole game,” Emmanuel Garcia said. “That’s been our focus all season and give our offense confidence.”
“We can’t get too comfortable. We’ve got to stay humble, stay focused and do all the right things the next few days before Saturday," Morton said.
Petersen made sure to remind his team their next opponent will be likely its toughest matchup they have had this season.
“Ontario is a really good team, remember, they could be a top-two team in the state,” Petersen said. “We’ve got to be ready for that kind of quality. This group is capable."
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