Eugene Eagles Defeated La Monte Vikings in Overtime
The Eugene varsity soccer team secured a 2-1 victory at home during Tuesday's matchup.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Soccer
The Eugene Eagles defeated the La Monte Vikings 2-1 in an overtime thriller. This victory marks the second consecutive win for the Eugene varsity soccer squad.
Why it matters
The win provides momentum for the Eagles as they look to improve their 6-9 season record heading into their next matchup. The junior varsity team also contributed to the successful day for the program with a 1-0 win against La Monte.
The Eugene varsity team now holds a 6-9 season record following their narrow 2-1 victory. Earlier in the day, the junior varsity squad shut out La Monte with a 1-0 win.
The players
Eugene Eagles
This is the varsity soccer team representing Eugene High School that currently holds a 6-9 record.
La Monte Vikings
This is the opposing soccer program that competed against Eugene in both varsity and junior varsity contests.
Jackson Bashore
He is a player for the Eugene Eagles who contributed a goal to the varsity team's overtime victory.
Chrystan Happy
He is a member of the Eugene Eagles who scored a goal during the varsity soccer match.
Liam Kallenbach
He is a member of the Eugene junior varsity squad who scored the winning goal against La Monte.
The details
Jackson Bashore and Chrystan Happy each recorded a goal for the Eagles to secure the win in overtime. Meanwhile, Liam Kallenbach scored the lone goal that propelled the junior varsity squad to their 1-0 victory.
Timeline
The games occurred on October 13, 2026.
Eugene plays Crocker at 4:30 p.m. on October 15, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This win marks the second consecutive victory for the Eugene Eagles, helping the team gain momentum despite their 6-9 record. These results position the squad to test their improvements against Crocker in the next outing.
The consecutive wins for the varsity team provide a critical boost to their standing as they approach the game against Crocker. The junior varsity victory reflects ongoing depth development for the high school soccer program.
The takeaway
Securing back-to-back wins is a positive development for a team working to turn around a challenging season record. Fans can look forward to seeing if this momentum carries into the upcoming away game against Crocker.
What happens next
The Eugene varsity team is scheduled to play Crocker at 4:30 p.m. on October 15, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Jefferson City News Tribune.
