Hazen soccer starts quick against Highline, hang on for 2-1 win

Junior forward Zach Quensal got things started early when he knocked a loose ball into the goal just 30 seconds into the game to give Hazen a quick lead.

Continuing their recent winning streak, the Highlanders went into Highline on Tuesday and came out with another victory.

Junior forward Zach Quensal got things started early when he knocked a loose ball into the goal just 30 seconds into the game to give Hazen a quick lead.

Five minutes later, Quensal picked up an assist when forward Abel Haro took a pass and put it in the net for his first goal of the season.

Highline scored early in the second half to make it a close game, but Hazen was able to hold on for the win.

“Can any of these games be easy?” asked Matthews in an email. “Highline was a perfect example of why will work on improving our pace of play this season.”

With the wins, Hazen increases its record to 4-1-1 overall and 3-0-1 in the Seamount.

The Highlanders will host Renton Friday at Renton memorial Stadium.