Bulldogs defeat Hamsters for third place

The Titanium Hamsters' Christopher Greenfield throws the ball in during a game against the Bulldogs on Saturday at Youth Sports Inc.

Zachary Batterman of the Titanium Hamsters tries to clear the ball as the Bulldogs' Ellis Springe goes for the block.

Third place was on the line in the U12 boys division during the Kaw Valley Soccer Association’s club league finale Saturday at Youth Sports Inc.

Taking the field were the Bulldogs and Titanium Hamsters and although the game was full of strong defense, the Bulldogs came away with a 2-0 victory.

After a scoreless opening 10 minutes, the Bulldogs’ John Clark scored from just inside the penalty area to give his team a 1-0 lead that held until the half.

In the second the defense for both teams stayed strong, but a mishap on the Hamsters’ end led to an own-goal, putting the Bulldogs ahead with what would be the margin of victory.