Kirtland improved to 2-0 after Thursday’s 2-0 shutout over visiting Elyria Catholic at Recreation Park in Kirtland on Thursday.
The undefeated Hornets had several other chances to extend their lead but struggled to finish.
“We had plenty of chances that probably should have scored more goals than we actually did so we have to work on finishing goals and shooting and these kinds of things,” said Kirtland coach John Valentic. “Obviously it’s always great to get a shutout and keep a clean sheet. That’s encouraging.”
Joey Zovko scored off an assist from Josip Mijic-Barisic and Danny Venorsky added one off a feed from Ante Bevanda.
Zovko now has four goals in two games and Venorsky has scored one in each of Kirtland’s wins.
“Those two have so much speed,” Valentic said. “They’re just going to create a lot of trouble for opposing defenses. If we can continue to work on their finishing I don’t see why they can’t create some more.”
Tyler Banyasz recorded five saves in notching his first shutout.
“Overall, we never were in jeopardy of losing the game,” Valentic said. “We had control and getting to 2-0 and getting a shutout is really encouraging.”
Kirtland hosts Wickliffe on Tuesday.
