Godwin Heights is a conference opponent that has forced the Fruitport soccer team to work a little harder this season, but the Trojans have risen to the challenge and beaten the Wolverines two times.

The latest came on Thursday, when Fruitport used a pair of second-half goals to down Godwin Heights 2-0 in the semifinal round of the O-K Silver conference tournament.

The Trojans, now 14-3-3 overall and 9-0 in conference play, will host Calvin Christian on Monday in the tournament championship game.

Ryder Merkins

Regardless of how Monday’s game plays out, Thursday’s win wrapped up a second straight overall conference championship for the Trojans, based on a point system. Fruitport took first place in the regular schedule portion of the conference season, and can finish no worse than second in the tournament.

The Trojans have never lost a game in two years in the O-K Silver.

“Really proud of the boys,” said Fruitport Coach Dan Hazekamp. “It’s a tremendous accomplishment in a really solid conference with several state-ranked teams. This is a good building block as we get ready for the state tournament.”

Hudson Hazekamp

Thursday’s game was scoreless at halftime, then Fruitport’s Ryder Merkins broke the deadlock with a goal on a pass from Carter Latsch. Hudson Hazekamp added a goal later in the half on a free kick that was deflected into the net.

Fruitport had a 14-4 advantage in shots on goal. Goalie Mason Kettel made four saves and got the shutout, with assistance from defenders Hudson Hazekamp, Ryder Doherty. Nathaniel Cribley Cotto,Ryder Chan and Gavin Wilson.

Jayden Booker, Davis Johnson and Adriano Pineda Saadi performed well in the midfield for the Trojans.ministorage