Wolverines Tie Green River 4-4

Lexington Kirkland closed on the ball – Randy Tucker

(Riverton, WY) – Riverton held a 2-1 lead on goals by Hunter Saltsgaver just six minutes into the game and at the 31-minute mark, but they couldn’t hold on. Green River rallied to end the game in a 4-4 tie.

Riverton goalie Landon Hughes cleared the ball – Randy Tucker

Green River freshman Tommy Vasco tied the game at 2-2 just five minutes into the second half. The talented ninth grader scored a hat-trick, hitting three of the Wolves’ four goals.

Hunter Saltsgaver scored three goals for the Wolverines – Randy Tucker

Riverton rallied on a Blake Gantenbein goal at 50 minutes, followed by Saltsgaver’s third score of the game at 54.

The two scores gave the Wolverines a 4-2 lead, but it was tenuous at best.

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Lexington Kirkland looked to pass to Hunter Saltsgaver – Randy Tucker

Green River scored back-to-back goals just a minute apart to tie the game at 4-4.

The first came on a goal by senior Braxton Doak at 56 minutes, and the second by Vasco at 57.

Austin Romero drove to the ball – Randy Tucker
Lexington Kirkland knocked down the ball – Randy Tucker

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