Ruen's goal beats Sartell

SARTELL - Michael Ruen scored the game's lone goal off a Chris Nathan corner kick with just under five minutes left to lead the Brainerd Warrior boys' soccer team past the Sartell Sabers 1-0 in Central Lakes Conference action Tuesday.

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In a hard-fought first half the Warriors and Sabres had multiple chances to score, recording six and nine shots on goal respectively.

Goalkeepers Brian Sexton of Brainerd and Andrew Warzecha of Sartell played staunch defense, setting the tone for the half.

Michael Ruen scored the lone goal

The defensive trend continued for most of the second half until Nathan was able to connect with Ruen to break the scoreless tie in the 76th minute.

Sexton didn't need anything else, recording five second-half saves and 14 total.

Brainerd 0 1 - 1

Sartell 0 0 - 0

First half: No scoring

Second half: Brd-Michael Ruen (Chris Nathan) 76:00

Shots on goal: Brd. 6 7-13, Srtl. 9 5-14

Goalkeepers: Brd-Brian Sexton 14 saves, Srtl-Andrew Warzecha 12 saves

Conference: Brd 6-3-0. Overall: Brd 6-5-0. Next: Brainerd hosts St. Cloud Tech 5 p.m. Thursday at Baxter.