YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. — Young Harris overwhelmed Shorter 5-1 on Saturday, extending its winning streak to two games with a commanding display that showcased the regional powerhouse's offensive depth. The Mountain Lions, now 12-1-3, controlled the match through relentless attacking pressure and capitalized on second-half opportunities to pull away decisively.
Filip Zander opened scoring in the 14th minute, assisted by Daniel Osorno, giving Young Harris an early advantage. Zander doubled the lead in the 41st minute with another assist from Amin El Ghazi, establishing a 2-0 halftime cushion. The first half featured Young Harris dominating possession, outshooting Shorter 30-4 overall while generating 13 corner kicks to Shorter's two.
Rogelio Rojas answered for the Hawks in the 56th minute, assisted by Carter Morningstar, briefly threatening a comeback. The goal proved merely a consolation as Young Harris reasserted control. Leo Skogsfjord restored the two-goal advantage in the 82nd minute with Ezekiel Ortiz providing the assist, followed by Bjarne Renner's goal in the 83rd minute, also set up by Osorno.
Ezekiel Ortiz sealed the victory from the penalty spot in the 85th minute after Isaiah Johnson fouled him in the box, capping a dominant performance. Young Harris's 11 shots on goal dwarfed Shorter's three, while the hosts' defense limited the Hawks to just four total shot attempts. Young Harris recorded two saves compared to Shorter's six