Both Lewis County High School soccer programs closed preseason work with encouraging defensive performances.
The Minutemen went 2-0-1 during the weekend Soccer-Rama event. The Minutemaids also produced a strong tune-up that included a win over Buffalo, giving both teams useful match experience before the regular schedule.
The shared takeaway was defensive organization. That work immediately carried into the boys' 4-0 opening-night shutout of Lincoln on August 20, while the girls began their season against the same opponent.