PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- The St. Joseph boys soccer team defeated Taconic Tuesday afternoon, 2-1.

 

The Crusaders struck first in the first half with 19 minutes on the clock; it came from Mike Peplowski, assisted by Jose Mejia putting them up 1-0 at half-time.

 

They came out in the second half and added another from Nico Terpak to give them a 2-0 lead.

 

Taconic was able to cut the lead to one with a goal from Luis Rodriguez assisted by Ryan Abel, but St. Joe was able to hold on for the 2-1 victory.

 

Joey Maynard had four saves in net for the Crusaders; Cody Latimer had six for Taconic.

 

Taconic (3-4-2) plays on the road Thursday at Mount Everett. St. Joe (4-1-2) plays Thursday at Hoosac Valley.