WORTON — Freshman Dylan Peralta jumps for joy and simultaneously throws his arms around senior teammate Ethan Clark, after Clark’s goal in the 28th minute gives Kent County High School a 2-0 lead Thursday in a varsity soccer match at Trojan Stadium.
Joining in the celebration are junior Colbyn Lopez (11) and sophomore Gabe Parr.
Kent County held on for a 2-1 victory over St. Michaels, with Clark scoring both goals for the home side.
Clark’s first goal was scored in the 24th minute — a header off a short pass from Peralta on the left post, who kept Noah Iacona’s corner kick from the right side from going out of bounds.
For his second goal, Clark carried the ball down the right side and buried a left-footed shot into the back of the net.
KCHS took a 2-0 lead into the break.
St. Michaels dented the scoreboard in the 55th minute to cut the deficit in half, but ultimately played a futile game of catch-up.
The Trojans are 4-3 with four wins in a row after an 0-3 start.