Bennington Soccer Earns Shootout Win Over South Sioux City

Badgers battle back-and-forth before prevailing 3-2 in penalties

Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:40pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the intense action of a soccer match, with fragmented players, ball, and field rendered in sharp, overlapping planes of vibrant colors.Bennington's dramatic shootout victory over South Sioux City showcases the Badgers' resilience and potential as a top regional contender.Bennington Today

The Bennington boys soccer team continued its strong early-season form with a dramatic 3-3 (3-2) shootout victory over South Sioux City on Saturday, April 4. Despite the final scoreline showing a draw, the Badgers came out on top in the shootout, converting three times to secure the win in tournament play.

Why it matters

Bennington's resilient performance against a tough South Sioux City squad that entered on a five-game winning streak shows the Badgers' ability to compete with top teams in the region. The win extends Bennington's own winning streak to four matches, building valuable momentum early in the season.

The details

Offensively, Kade Olbrich led the way for Bennington with two goals, continuing his strong start to the season. Trenton Hunter added the third goal for the Badgers, giving them all the scoring they needed to stay level through regulation. In net, Tate Andersen came up with key stops, including a crucial save during the shootout to help seal the victory.

  • The match took place on Saturday, April 4.
  • Bennington's win extended its winning streak to four matches.

The players

Kade Olbrich

Scored two goals for Bennington, continuing his strong start to the season.

Trenton Hunter

Added the third goal for Bennington to help force the match into penalties.

Tate Andersen

Bennington's goalkeeper, made key stops including a crucial save during the shootout to help seal the victory.

South Sioux City

The opposing team, entered the match on a five-game winning streak.

Bennington

The boys soccer team that earned the 3-2 shootout win, pushing their record to 6-1 on the season.

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What they’re saying

“The win pushed Bennington to 6-1 on the season and extended its winning streak to four matches, as the Badgers continue to build momentum early in the year.”

— Leo Slobotski, Special to the Douglas-Sarpy County Post-Gazette

What’s next

Bennington will look to carry the momentum forward as it continues tournament play and prepares for upcoming conference matchups.

The takeaway

Bennington's ability to battle back-and-forth with a tough South Sioux City squad and prevail in a dramatic shootout showcases the Badgers' resilience and potential to be a top contender in the region this season.