The Lancaster Bible College Men's Soccer team opened up their 2025 season on Friday, August 29 as they traveled to Annville, Pa. to face Lebanon Valley, dropping a close game 0-1. The Chargers open the year 0-1 while the Flying Dutchmen start the year with a win at 1-0.
 
How it Happened:
Lebanon Valley earned a pair of corner kicks in the first 15 minutes and took five shots, with freshman goalie Micah Dressler making three saves right off the cuff for the Chargers. Junior Owen Shoemaker placed the first shot on goal for LBC in 2025, getting saved but forcing a corner kick to up the pressure. Lancaster Bible earned two more corners in the half with sophomore Moses Katembo taking a pair of shots, but the score was tied 0-0 through the first half of play.
 
Both teams earned multiple corner kicks at the front end of the second half but neither team found the goal. That was until the 67th minute when the Flying Dutchmen found the back of the net to open the score 1-0. Lebanon Valley kept up the pressure with six more shots and kept the Chargers without a shot in the second half as they rode their momentum to an opening-day win.
 
By the Numbers:
- The Flying Dutchmen outshot the Chargers 15-3 while the teams each drew five corner kicks
- Moses Katembo had two shots while Owen Shoemaker had one shot for the Chargers
- Micah Dressler made six saves in goal in his collegiate debut
- JJ Porter had the lone goal for Lebanon Valley
 
Information to Know:
The Chargers are now 1-2-1 all-time against Lebanon Valley and are now winless in their last three season openers with a record of 0-2-1 in those contests. Lancaster Bible has lost three consecutive regular season road games dating back to last season.
 
Up Next:
The Chargers play their first home match of the 2025 season on Monday, September 1 as they host Wilkes at 7:00 p.m.