FLORISSANT — When Alton’s Skylar Funk came screeching in from nowhere to challenge for a ball in the Hazelwood Central penalty area Friday night, the reaction of the Hawks’ defense was just as it was most of the game.
Surprised.
That’s the effect the Redbirds are having on folks these days. The Redbirds ended up scooting past Central 2-0 Friday at the Eagan Civic Center fields to capture the championship of the McCluer Invitational Tournament.
Funk was fouled on that play, setting teammate Eric Ferenbach with a penalty kick. And even though Hawksgoalie Jordan Hurt made a save on the PK, Ferenbach put two other shots past him.
“Eric played a really good game,” Alton coach Jay Robertson said. “He was pretty dynamic out there.”
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