The Oak Harbor High School soccer team scored in the first half and held on for a tense, 1-0 win over Ferndale at Wildcat Memorial Stadium Tuesday, March 22.

“It was a nail-biter right to the end,” Oak Harbor coach Brian Thompson said.

Cameron Costner scored off an assist from Kegan Snell for the game’s only goal.

“We had a couple more opportunities but did not finish,” Thompson said.

Oak Harbor’s defense withstood a Golden Eagle charge at the end.

Andrew Franssen “cleared a well-placed shot off the goal line” late in the game, according to Thompson.

“Jared Hoyt made a great save with 30 seconds left in the game,” he added. “These saves took a lot of determination and showed our team is willing to fight right up until the end.”

The victory was Oak Harbor’s (1-2-1) first; the Golden Eagles (2-1-1) lost for the first time.

The Wildcats start Wesco play when they host Lynnwood (2-1-1) at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 25.

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Nathan Merrill takes control of the ball in Tuesday’s win. Photo by John Fisken.