Perkes breaks record as WNCC soccer earns ties

Even though the Western Nebraska Community College men's and women's soccer teams managed to earn ties Wednesday against the University of Colorado soccer teams, the day proved to be a historic one for women's player Bre Perkes.

Perkes netted two second half goals to break the single-season goal mark of 22 set in 2003 by Kylie Hanavan. The freshman now has 24 goals this season.

The women, though, tied the University of Colorado White team 3-3, while the men earned a double overtime tie against the Black team.

Perkes' two goals tied the contest after Colorado vaulted to a 3-0 lead early in the second half. Gering's Anna Rivera started the goal scoring, though, when she stole the ball and went in for the kill (the score). Goal keeper Jeannette Dittbenner made seven saves in net.

In the men's match, WNCC's Romeo Jaramillo recorded a first half goal off an assist from Francisco Gianzanti. Goal keeper Adam Rivera recorded nine saves for the Cougars.

Both teams will be back in action Saturday at home against Coffeyville (Kan.) Community College. The men kick off the day at noon followed by the women.