CALDWELL, Idaho -
Jorge Fernandez recorded his first hat trick as a Yote, helping the Yotes clinch a spot in the CCC Championships, defeating Corban by a score of 5-0.
The first of Fernandez's goals came just 59 seconds in, as the Yotes would jump out to a quick 1-0 start. The goal would come off a rebound following a save from the Corban keeper. This would be the only Yotes goal of the half, as College of Idaho would take a 1-0 lead into halftime.
In the 54th minute, senior
Joao Bastos found the ball on his foot and was able to bury the ball past Isaac Pureco for a two goal Yotes lead. Following a foul inside the box,
Emil Powles stepped up to take a penalty kick and was able to convert, making it a three goal lead. Within a two minute span, Fernandez scored twice coming off assists from
Dani Alejos, making it a hat trick.
The Yotes will return to Simplot Stadium one final time in the 2023 campaign, hosting Bushnell for Senior Day on Saturday.
