KFDM COOP Posted February 7, 2009 Report Posted February 7, 2009 Carillo, Titans pull 5-3 shocker PREP SOCCER The Port Arthur News Saul Carillo never ceases to amaze Port Arthur Memorial's opponents with his leadership, mental toughness and class. The Titans senior amazed Port Neches-Groves with his quick releases too much Friday night, leading the Memorial boys to their first-ever soccer victory over either Mid-County opponent -- 5-3 at the PAISD auxiliary field. Carillo scored three goals and delivered an assist in the first 10 minutes as Memorial (3-2-2) jumped out to a stunning 4-0 lead 10 minutes into the game. Carillo scored in the third, seventh and ninth minutes with assists from Juan Zepeda, Alejandro Pulido and Raul Rodriguez. "He just had an outstanding game and our guys came ready to play," Memorial coach Brian Morgan said. "That was a big win for them, to beat PN-G." Indians coach Don Sandell tipped his hat to Carillo as the difference. "Saul made three incredible plays," Sandell said. "The thing about Saul was his quick release on his shot. That's what caught us off guard. We didn't underestimate Memorial. They have good players and they just keep improving every week." Carillo assisted Pulido in the 10th minute who increased the lead to 4-0 with a header. PN-G (6-5-2) answered with Tanner Worley off a through ball but Memorial replied with Alejandro Pulido's second goal of the half with 10 minutes left before intermission. Greg Flores responded in the second half with two Indians' goals with 26 minutes and 13 minutes left to play. Flores converted the first of the two on a penalty kick. Memorial led in shots on goal, 13-8, and Titans goalkeeper Oscar Pulido thwarted a penalty kick during the game. Both teams open district play in their next game. Memorial starts its 21-5A slate Friday at 7 at Galena Park North Shore. PN-G opens its 38-4A schedule Tuesday at Beaumont Ozen in South Park's Greenie Stadium at 6 p.m.
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