Hillsdale Men’s Club Soccer beat Saginaw Valley State University 2-0 Sept. 9 at Hayden Park. 

Freshman Frank Fehringer scored both goals for the Chargers, with the second goal coming off a shot from midfield.

“I don’t think I’ve ever seen a shot like that second one,” junior Dylan Hughes said. “It was super cool for the fans and really fun for the team. Our coach grabbed someone and threw them. He was so happy.”

Fehringer said he did not expect the shot to go in. 

“Mid-game, a couple of the guys were telling me ‘the keeper is out,’” Fehringer said. “So the next time I got the ball, I just shot it. I thought it was hilarious that it actually went in.” 

The Chargers have not conceded a goal yet this season, according to junior Jude Barton.  

“Our defense is looking great. My main two shoutouts would be Dylan [Hughes] and Julius [Meduna],” Barton said. “Julius is a freshman and a great addition to the team with a great work ethic, and Dylan’s always been a brick wall for us on defense.” 

Hughes and freshman Julius Meduna both play center back for the Chargers. 

Sophomore Ted Fehringer plays midfield, a position that was under pressure all game, according to Hughes. 

“They forced us to make some adjustments at halftime because any time you played the ball into our central defensive midfielder, Ted, they were just on him,” Hughes said. “So we had to play around that and play more to our attackers since they guarded Ted so closely.”

The Chargers have grown as a team and improved as an opponent over the past three years. Three years ago, the Chargers lost all but one game, which they tied, according to Hughes. 

“We were at the bottom of the table,” Hughes said. “We tied once, which was the highlight of our season, which is really sad.”

Hughes said the following year, the team improved and moved toward the middle of the league.

“The next year, we won five games, and were in the playoff conversation for a while, which was super exciting,” Hughes said. “So, we’re feeling really good this year. Maybe we’ll finish top of the heap, and the goal is always regional playoffs.”

Frank Fehringer said he thought the home crowd made the game more fun. 

“I just liked listening to Simpson heckle all the other players,” Fehringer said. “I thought the fans were probably the best part of the game.”

Charger fans will have their next chance to cheer on Hillsdale’s Men’s Club Soccer this Saturday as they face off against Washtenaw Community College at Hayden Park at 12 p.m.