Bulldogs Just Miss Soccer Playoff Upset

DAYTON - The Dayton Bulldogs made themselves proud Saturday in their first- round playoff game here Saturday, losing to #2 seed Valley Christian 1-0. The game was scoreless for 79 minutes before the panthers scored in the last minute, to avoid the upset.

"As a coach, I could not ask more from a team," said coach DJ Frame. "It was an amazing game to watch. All 11 players on the field worked as a team."

Frame said he is particu­larly encouraged that eight of his 11 starters will return next year. "While a loss is always hard to take, the team is beginning to see that when they play their game, they can compete with the top ranked teams," Frame said. "I'm looking forward to next season with high expectations.

Dayton 4, MLCA 2

The Dayton Bulldogs scored an impressive victory on October 29, beating Mo­ses Lake Christian Acadamy 4-2 at home. It was the Bull­dogs' first win ever against the Lions.

Frame said his team "played a patient game and spread the ball around the field, creating scoring op­portunities from many loca­tions."

Four Bulldogs had goals in the game: Ian Smay on a penalty kick, Roy Han, Brian Mascall and Matthew Warren.

"Scoring was built on solid play and distributing the ball by the midfield," Frame said, "combined with good positioning and follow- through by the forwards."

The win allowed the Bull­dogs to advance to the first round of the playoffs.