VERNON — Badger had no problem filling the net this season, while South Range’s defense had done a good job keeping balls out of the net.

With a trip to the district finals on the line, something had to give.

After 80 minutes of scoreless play, it was junior Tristan Sawtelle who pushed Badger over the edge, scoring to help the Braves take down South Range 1-0.

In the regular season, Badger had been held to one or zero goals three times. Each was a loss.

Thursday was a different story.

“It was a phenomenal game from start to finish,” Badger coach Scott Smith said. “I have nothing but respect for South Range. They’re traditionally a great program, they’re a great program right now, and (it’s great) being able to prove not just to everybody, but prove it to ourselves that we don’t have t

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