Four different players scored for Hesston College as the Larks defeated Allen County (Kan.) Community College 4-0 on Thursday night in Hesston.

Just 2:15 into the first half, freshman forward Andrea Amos (Wichita, Kan.) put Hesston on the board with a goal that set the tone for the Larks offense.

Sophomore Tomomi Shimoda (Yamato, Kanagawu, Japan) knocked in a goal with 20 minutes left in the half to increase the lead. Assisted by Amos on the play, Shimoda’s goal gave Hesston a two goal advantage headed into the break.

“The girls showed that they were ready to play by scoring in the opening minutes,” said Coach Kurt Hostetler. “We’ve been working hard in practice and now it’s starting to pay off.”

As the second half started, the Larks offense again wasted little time making noise, with sophomore Kaitlin Schmucker (Sacramento, Calif.) scoring off assists from Amos and Megan Schrock (Wellman, Iowa).

The Larks weren’t done yet, however, and with 18:02 left in the match Schrock got on the board herself after weaving through the Allen County defense and blasting a shot to the back left corner of the net to set the final score. Schrock’s goal was assisted by freshman Jena Schwartzentruber (Goshen, Ind.), who had earlier assisted Amos in the games first goal.

Sophomore keeper Meredith Weaver (Akron, Pa.) saved two shots on goal to record the shutout.

“Tonight’s game was a great win for us,” added Hostetler. “I’m hopeful these back-to-back wins are a start of a late run at the end of our season.”

The victory improves Hesston to 3-10-1 on the year. Following an off day on Friday, the Larks make the trip to western Kansas to take on Garden City Community College this Saturday, October 11, starting at 2 p.m.