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SALINA – Topeka West snapped Hays High soccer’s winning streak at four on Saturday, defeating the Indians 5-1 in the championship match of the Salina South Invitational.
The high-scoring Chargers outscored their opponents 22-2 in three games en route to defending their tournament title of a year ago.
The Chargers (4-0) led 2-0 at halftime and added two more goals in the second half before Hays High (4-1-1) could get on the scoreboard in the 72nd minute.
The Indians’ lone goal was scored by senior forward Ivan Maldonado, his seventh of the tournament.
Maldonado was voted tournament MVP, senior Brecken Otte was named defensive player of the
tournament, and sophomore midfielder Mason Shadley made the all-tournament team.
Salina South finished third in the tourney, beating Junction City 4-2 in the consolation match.
Hays High will open Western Athletic Conference action Thursday at home when the Indians entertain Dodge City.