Coach's Corner: Brighton Varsity Soccer Ties Ann Arbor Huron, Defeats Howell

-Submitted by Coach Rob Williams

Brighton tied Ann Arbor Huron Monday 1-1 in an extremely physical, hard-fought game. Brighton again outshot their opponent, Ann Arbor Huron, 12-5.

Goalie Jack Grant made one save for Brighton. Senior Forrest Chong scored from a Jordan Messick free kick in the 71st minute after Huron went ahead in the 70th minute.

On Tuesday, Brighton played its fifth game in seven days and beat Howell 3-0. 

Brighton outshot Howell 23-2 and Brighton’s Goal Keeper Jack Grant recorded his fifth shutout of the season. Seniors Forrest Chong and Jordan Messick each had a goal and an assist, with Senior Logan Bush also scoring for Brighton. 

Brighton is 5-0-3 overall and 3-0-0 in KLAA play.  Brighton’s next game is Thursday at Hartland.