Elias Lopez goes up to score the first goal for the visiting Hawks.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

Triton used a pair of first-half goals for a 2-0 nonconference varsity boys soccer victory at neighboring rival South Johnston on Thursday evening.

Sophomore Elias Lopez put the Hawks (5-2-1) ahead to stay off of a corner kick from Tommy Lopez.

Triton’s second goal came off a long throw that bounced around in the middle before soph Saul Mejia was able to put it away.

Junior Braxton Davis was in goal for the shutout and had six saves.

“It was hard ball game between two teams that know each other very well and love to get after it,” said Triton coach Brian Foster. “We were a little wasteful at times. We could’ve done a little better in front of the goal. It would’ve been nice to have a couple of extra ones for a cushion, but no complaints whatsoever about the effort.

“We’re looking forward to seeing these guys again, because it’s always a good time.”

The Hawks are scheduled to visit Westover for an All American Conference match on Monday at 6 p.m. South (2-3) starts Quad County Conference play at home against Smithfield-Selma on Monday at 6:30 p.m.

Braxton Davis had six saves in Triton’s 2-0 shutout.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

Tzuriel Morales-Olvera pushes forward for Triton on Thursday.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

South Johnston goalie Andrew Leavitt makes a goal kick in the first half.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

Triton’s John West (right) battles with Jose Valenzaela for possession.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

Victor Cano controls for the Hawks while scanning the field.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

Tony Sican (9) presents a challenge for Triton defenders.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

Ever Quintanilla clears a pass by the Trojans with a header for the Hawks.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)