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Indian River soccer wins Kilby Bowl

A great showing of sportsmanship by Indian River's Erick Aguilera Baruch as he helps Connor Hochrein to the sideline after Connor's ankle injury. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
November 27, 2020

The Cape soccer team fell to Indian River 3-0 in a key Henlopen Conference matchup, the informal Kilby Bowl, Nov. 25 at Legends Stadium, moving the Vikings to 7-4-1 while the Indians are 11-1. The Indians are led by Cape coach Patrick Kilby’s father Steve.

Indian River sophomore Jordan Illian scored the hat trick with assists by Arturo Cruz, Evan Peterson and Willem Lambertson.

The Indians have scored 46 goals on the season while allowing just six by their opponents.

Each team took six shots on goal. Cape keeper Matt Panyko stopped three, while River keeper Bastian Perry stopped all six shots. The game was Indian River’s eighth shutout of the season.

“I thought we played well against IR,” said Cape coach Patrick Kilby. “However, we allowed one player to beat us. Jordan Illian is a fantastic player and he was the deciding factor. I felt as though if we finished our high percentage opportunities it would have been a closer match on the scoreboard. Hats off to IR, as this is always hotly contested game. They showed a high level of class in victory as well as helping Connor Hochrein off the field when he was injured, and following up on him post game to check on his health.”

The Indians move to the Henlopen Conference Championship Monday, Nov. 30, against Milford.

Cape earned the seventh seed in the eight-team Division I state tournament and will play at No. 2 Salesianum Saturday, Dec. 5. No visiting fans will be allowed. 

Cape’s Nathan Loucks moves the ball past Indian River’s Willem Lambertson.
Cape’s Brandon Somoza-Lima battles for a header with Indian River’s Evan Peterson.
Cape’s Connor Hochrein controls a high ball from Indian River’s Erick Aguilera Baruch.
Cape’s Tiarnan Hefferan heads the ball away from Indian River’s Willem Lambertson.
Indian River’s Jordan Illian battles for possession with Cape’s Jorge Lagunes.
Indian River’s Erick Aguilera Baruch makes a play for a 50-50 ball with Cape’s Tiarnan Hefferan.
Cape’s Austin Rhue boots a pass to the Indians’ cage.
Cape’s Jair Mancilla goes for the block on Indian River’s Jordan Illian.
Vikings freshman Brandon Somoza-Lima controls the ball on the endline.
Jacob Alt boots a corner kick for the Vikings.
Cape’s Jorge Lagunes takes flight over the tackle by Indian River’s Evan Peterson.
Cape keeper Matt Panyko makes a clear after a save.
Indian River’s Joshua Bird kicks into the Cape defensive zone past Cape’s Juan Larez-Carrillo.
Indian River’s Arturo Cruz Bonilla holds off Cape’s Connor Hochrein.
Indian River’s Joshua Bird and Cape’s Juan Larez-Carrillo battle for possession on the sideline.
Cape’s Juan Larez-Carrillo gets tangled with Indian River’s Blake Morgan.
Indian River sophomore Jordan Illian controls the ball to the midfield.
Cape coach Patrick Kilby looks on as his team tries to come from behind.
Indians coach Steve Kilby looks stoic on the sideline.

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