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Mullens scores four goals as Minford grabs SOC II crown with 6-0 win over NW

MCDERMOTT — Winning a league outright in a conference that is stacked with talent from top to bottom is difficult to do. However, despite a growing soccer landscape that is seen more talent than ever across each of its member schools within the SOC II realm, Jacob Hackworth's group was, indeed, able to win the SOC II outright. Minford sophomore Colby Mullens tacked onto an exceptional year ...

Colby Mullens starred in Minford's 6-0 victory over Northwest Mohawks in a SOC II matchup, scoring four goals including a hat trick in the first 27 minutes. Sophomore Walker Colley added a goal with 11 minutes remaining. The Falcons, who finished the season with a perfect 8-1-1 record, moved to 11-0-1 over their last 12 matches following their strong start against West the week prior.

Minford head coach Jacob Hackworth attributed the triumph to his team's hard work and solid defense, which managed to go 8 games without conceding a single goal. Northwest head coach Nick Lewis acknowledged Minford's superior talent but credited his team's effort, despite some setbacks like Luke Lewis' recent ankle injury.

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