Larks win season opener

The Hesston College women’s soccer team kicked off the 2011 season in style by blanking Pratt Community College 2-0 on Friday night, Aug. 26.

Freshman midfielder Chihiro Hikita (Hokuto, Japan) scored in the game’s twelfth minute to give the Larks an early lead then scored again late in regulation to set the final. Mariah Martin (Glenwood Springs, Co.) and Colby Troyer (Waterford, Pa.) recorded assists in the win.

“Our defense put forth a fine effort,” Hesston coach Bryan Kehr said. “Hannah Bachman (Tiskilwa, Ill.) did a great job of organizing the defense tonight.”

Sophomore keeper Amber Mayer (Wichita, Kan.) stopped nine shots on goal to earn the shutout. Freshman Tori Wheeler (Wichita, Kan.) led the Larks with 13 tackles.