Unbeaten Thunder connects for D4 soccer title

SHELBURNE – The Westside Thunder of Orangeville struck to capture the District 4 high school varsity boys’ soccer championship Thursday, finishing the season as they had started it with a shutout victory over the Centre Dufferin Royals of Shelburne.

Playing as the home team on the Centre Dufferin Royals’ field Thursday, the Thunder blanked the Royals 5-0 in the final.

The Thunder had opened their season with a 3-0 win over the Royals Oct. 13.

Tyler Bradbury connected for a hat trick for the victors Thursday while D. Jesus scored the other two goals.

Everett Garcia had the clean sheet in net.

The teams had gained their berths in the championship match by finishing in the top two positions following regular-season play in Shelburne. Westside had won all six of its previous league outings while Centre Dufferin had four wins and two losses.

• Guelph Sports Journal