RDP Kings and Lethbridge College Kodiaks draw even

Red Deer, AB - There were several swings in momentum in Sunday afternoon's contest between the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings and Lethbridge College Kodiaks.

The Kings held a 1-0 edge until midway through the second half when the Kodiaks struck twice within a six minute span to capture a 2-1 lead. The home team evened the contest with eight minutes remaining and each squad earned a point in the standings.

The Red Deer Polytechnic Kings opened the scoring in the seventh minute. Kings first-year striker Grant Johnson used his speed up the right side and beat Kodiaks goalkeeper Finn McCann with a low shot.

When it looked like that goal may the only one in the battle for second spot in the south, the visitors were energized in the latter half. Ethan Meerkerk tied the game 1-1 in the 73rd minute and Jaxon Uhl lifted the Kodiaks ahead 2-1 in the 79th minute. Charlie Block assisted on both goals.

Then Kings captain Ajdin Sarcevic knotted the contest 2-2 off of a penalty kick. The second-year midfielder found room on the left side.

Both goalkeepers were unbeatable for the rest of the game and the two squads settled for a 2-2 draw.

Ashton Chipman was named the North Star Sports Kings Player of the Game. Defender Joel McLeod received the award for the Kodiaks.

The second place Red Deer Polytechnic Kings (2-1-1) will play the Broncos (1-1-2) in Olds on Saturday, October 1 at 2 pm.

On Friday, September 30, the third seed Kodiaks (1-1-3) will challenge the Rattlers (0-2-2) in Medicine Hat at 4 pm.