PHOTO GALLERY INTRO: San Marcos and Hueneme wouldn’t let the other get the last laugh on Friday, coming together for an exciting game that ended in a 4-4 stalemate at Warkentin Stadium.
San Marcos took a 2-0 lead in the first 20 minutes of the game but settled on a 2-1 lead at halftime after giving up a goal on a penalty kick.
Hueneme tied the game immediately into the second half and while the Royals regained the lead at 3-2, the Vikings were soon in the lead with a 4-3 advantage.
Cody Martinez’s second goal of the game tied it at 4-4 in the 68th minute. After a combined five goals in the first 28 minutes of the second half, the two teams quieted down and were silent the rest of the way.
The Royals are now 4-2-3 on the season and play their next game against Cate on Wednesday.
All photos by Presidio Sports.
San Marcos' Robbie Landeros works on getting through a pair of Hueneme defenders
Ian Hall (15) scored San Marcos' second goal on a bouncing ball that he volleyed over the goalie's head from 20 yards
San Marcos' Ricky Lopez keeps his mark in front
Antonio Rosales, left, goes up for a 50-50 ball with a Hueneme player.
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Cody Martinez scored twice for the Royals, including the game's first goal.
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San Marcos goalkeeper Justin Vom Steeg
Royals defender Tanner Charest
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Ian Dahill, left, scored San Marcos' third goal with a header off of a pass from Julio Garcia. Dahill's goal came just three minutes into the second half to make the score 3-2.
San Marcos' Julio Garcia (pictured) recorded two assists. Cody Martinez was responsible for two of the Royals' goals.
Robbie Landeros jostles for possession with a Hueneme player
Humberto Cruz takes the ball into open space on the left sideline
