LaGrange Boys Soccer Wins Season Opener

Grangers rally from early deficit to beat Northside (Columbus) 3-1

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The LaGrange High boys soccer team started the season with a 3-1 victory over Northside (Columbus) on Monday. After falling behind early, the Grangers scored three unanswered goals from Jonathan Villatoro, Chandler Gholston, and Ty Hollstrom to secure the win in their season opener.

Why it matters

This win gives the LaGrange boys soccer team momentum heading into the rest of their season. The Grangers were able to overcome an early deficit, showcasing their resilience and ability to make in-game adjustments.

The details

Northside (Columbus) struck first with an early goal, but LaGrange responded with three unanswered goals. Jonathan Villatoro tied the game, Chandler Gholston gave the Grangers the lead, and Ty Hollstrom added an insurance goal. The Grangers' offense was sparked by strong assists from Steve Oh and Gholston.

  • The game was played on Monday, February 10, 2026.
  • LaGrange will host Columbus on Thursday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Jonathan Villatoro

A LaGrange player who scored the team's first goal to tie the game.

Chandler Gholston

A LaGrange player who scored the go-ahead goal and assisted on the final goal.

Ty Hollstrom

A LaGrange player who scored the team's final goal and assisted on the go-ahead goal.

Steve Oh

A LaGrange player who assisted on the team's first goal.

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What they’re saying

“This win gives the team a lot of momentum heading into the rest of the season. We showed a lot of fight to come back from an early deficit.”

— Jonathan Villatoro, LaGrange Player (lagrangenews.com)

What’s next

LaGrange will look to build on this win when they host Columbus on Thursday, February 13, 2026.

The takeaway

The LaGrange boys soccer team demonstrated their resilience and offensive firepower in their season-opening victory, overcoming an early deficit to secure a convincing 3-1 win over Northside (Columbus).