Bend Senior Lava Bears Boys Soccer 1-2 Summit

Summit ended Bend Senior's perfect start Tuesday night, defeating the Lava Bears 2-1 in a boys soccer Intermountain Conference (5A) road matchup played at Summit's home ground. For Bend Senior, based in Bend, Oregon, it marked the first blemish on what had been a flawless season. The Lava Bears came in riding an 8-0 record and carrying real momentum in league play, making Summit's home pitch a significant test. The Storm proved up to the challenge, securing the 2-1 victory and handing Bend Senior its first conference loss of the fall. The Lava Bears did find the net once, showing they remained competitive throughout, but Summit's two-goal effort was enough to close out the win. Bend Senior drops to 8-1 overall and 4-1 in conference play. Despite the setback, the Lava Bears remain well-positioned in the standings as the back half of the regular season approaches. How they respond in their next league outing will say plenty about this group's resilience.