Tyler Gast Sets Moorhead Soccer Goal Record
The standout forward led the Spuds to a section final after scoring a hat trick against Buffalo.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Soccer
Tyler Gast solidified his place in history by setting a new Moorhead High School single-season record with 22 goals. He secured this milestone while leading the No. 5 seeded Spuds to a 3-2 semifinal victory over top-seeded Buffalo.
Why it matters
The win propels Moorhead into the section championship game with a chance to advance to the state tournament. Gast's scoring efficiency has become the primary driver for the team's postseason success.
Gast tallied 3 goals in the semifinal win, bringing his season total to the record-breaking 22. Moorhead entered the match as the No. 5 seed, successfully upsetting the top-seeded Buffalo squad.
The players
Tyler Gast
He is the record-setting forward for the Moorhead Spuds soccer team.
Moorhead Spuds
This is the high school soccer team representing Moorhead, Minnesota.
St. Michael-Albertville
This is the high school athletic program competing against the Spuds in the section championship.
The details
Gast scored the decisive goal in double-overtime to push his team past Buffalo and into the championship. The Spuds previously defeated Alexandria 3-2 on penalty kicks to navigate their path through the section tournament.
Timeline
September 2026: Moorhead lost to St. Michael-Albertville 3-2.
October 15, 2026: The Spuds defeated Buffalo 3-2 in the section semifinals.
October 20, 2026: Moorhead plays St. Michael-Albertville in the section championship.
Season Trajectory
Advancing to the section championship puts the Spuds within one win of reaching the state tournament. This performance marks a significant recovery from their early-season loss to St. Michael-Albertville.
The Spuds hold the No. 5 seed, meaning they must defeat the No. 2 seeded St. Michael-Albertville on the road to secure a state tournament bid. Gast's scoring output provides the team with a clear statistical advantage in a high-pressure championship environment.
The takeaway
Maintaining this offensive momentum will be critical for Moorhead as they face a team that previously defeated them. Success in the upcoming championship match remains the team's singular focus to extend their season.
What happens next
Moorhead is scheduled to play St. Michael-Albertville in the section championship game on October 20, 2026.
Further reading
Follow the latest updates on the postseason bracket on the Moorhead Soccer page.
