Burroughs defeats Granada Hills 3-1 to give Mark Martinez his first career head coaching win 

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Seven Elkin scores a big insurance goal in the second half to seal the two-goal win for the Bears over the Highlanders 

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A huddle of John Burroughs Bears soccer players in red jerseys celebrating their victory under the stadium lights.
The Burroughs Bears soccer team huddled together on the field under stadium lights after their victory.

The John Burroughs Bears gave Mark Martinez his first career head coaching win with a 3-1 victory over the Granada Hills Highlanders on Monday. Seven Elkin scored a big second half goal to end the comeback chances for Granada Hills. Burroughs came off a 5-0 season opening loss to Birmingham last Wednesday and Granada Hills came off a 1-0 win over Sierra Canyon over the weekend. 

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Players from the John Burroughs Bears soccer team warming up on the field at night, with empty bleachers in the background.

Dylan Valencia had a chance to give the Highlanders an early lead but could not convert his opportunity at goal in the 10th minute of play. He also had two more chances in the 28th and 34th minutes. David Lazaryan also had a missed goal chance for Granada Hills in the 11th minute of play. Jordan Rios scored the game’s first goal in the 33rd minute and then Matteo Lopez increased the lead to two with a goal in the 36th minute of play. Burroughs entered the halftime break with a 2-0 lead over Granada Hills. 

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Nighttime view of a soccer field with players warming up, stadium lights illuminating the scene, and empty bleachers in the background.
A soccer field illuminated by stadium lights at night, featuring players warming up on the field and a sparse crowd in the stands.
Soccer players warming up on a field under stadium lights at night, with a goal in the background.

Following intermission, Seven Elkin had opportunities at goal in the 4th and 13th minutes of half two. Fabiano Mendoza thought he got the Highlanders on the board but the officials did not count the goal due to an offsides call. Following Steven Solares’s missed headed attempt in the 23rd minute of play, Maksym Panevskyi got the Highlanders on the board with a goal in the 32nd minute to make it a one goal game, stirring hopes of an epic comeback. Seven Elkin ended Granada Hills’ comeback hopes with a big insurance goal in the 35th minute of play. Jonathan Hernandez had a chance to get the Highlanders back within one but ended up missing a goal chance in the 38th minute of play. 

A soccer game in progress, with players on the field. The goalkeeper in a green kit prepares to take a goal kick, while other players position themselves for the play.
A soccer match between two teams, with players in red and white uniforms on a night-lit field, and empty bleachers in the background.
A soccer match in progress at night, with players from two teams in red and white jerseys on a green field, and spectators in the stands.
A night soccer match showing players from the John Burroughs Bears and Granada Hills Highlanders on the field, with spectators in the bleachers.

“I was very happy with the win, we studied Granada Hills very well with our preparation and had a great understanding of their game plan but we executed our plan of attack in the victory.” said Mark Martinez. Martinez also added that it was an incredible feeling to get his first victory as the Burroughs head boys soccer coach with the fact that he got to do it at home. 

A soccer match in progress at night, featuring players from two teams on a well-lit field, with empty bleachers and seating visible in the background.
Soccer match at night featuring players in red and white uniforms on a field with yard markers.
Soccer match in progress at night, with players from the Burroughs Bears in light blue and Granada Hills Highlanders in red, on a well-lit field.
A night soccer match featuring players in red and light blue uniforms on a turf field.
A soccer match at night featuring players in light blue and red uniforms on the field near the goalpost, with a scoreboard and spectators in the background.
A soccer match in progress at night, with players in white and red uniforms on a field lined with yard markers. Stadium lights illuminate the scene, and spectators can be seen in the stands.

“It was a tough result to lose the way we did, after being down 2-0 at the half we made adjustments to our game plan to attempt to turn the game upside down.” said Michael Armas. Armas also added that he was happy with how his two goal keepers in Adrian Cervantes and Andrew Arechiga played in the loss to Burroughs. 

Soccer match in progress at night with players from two teams on a well-lit field. Red team on the right, wearing red jerseys, and the other team in green and white. A tent is visible in the foreground, and spectators can be seen in the background.
A soccer match under stadium lights at night, featuring two teams competing on the field, with players in red and light blue uniforms. The scoreboard indicates the positions of the players and the surrounding audience is visible in the background.
An outdoor night soccer match in progress, featuring players in red and white jerseys on a well-lit artificial turf field. The bleachers in the background are mostly empty, and lights illuminate the scene.
A view of a sports field at night, illuminated by floodlights, with a goal post in the foreground and players visible in the background.

Burroughs improves to 1-1-0 and Granada Hills drops to 2-2-0. Burroughs will begin Pacific League play with Pasadena on Friday, December 12th at 3:45 p.m. and Granada Hills will host Moorpark on Wednesday, December 10th at 3:45 p.m.

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A night soccer match in progress, featuring players in red and turquoise jerseys on a well-lit field with empty bleachers in the background.
A nighttime soccer match with players in red and green uniforms on the field, showcasing an engaged game atmosphere.
A soccer game in progress under the lights, featuring players in red and white uniforms on a green field. A goalpost is visible in the background, along with a referee and spectators nearby.
A nighttime soccer match on a well-lit field, showing players in red and white jerseys vying for possession of the ball, with empty bleachers in the background.
Soccer game in progress at night with players from the Bears in red and the Highlanders in white on a well-lit field.
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A soccer match in progress at night, featuring players from John Burroughs Bears and Granada Hills Highlanders on a well-lit field.
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A soccer match in progress at night, with players from two teams in their respective uniforms. The field is illuminated by stadium lights, and spectators can be seen in the stands in the background.
A soccer match in progress at night, showing players from both teams on the field, with some dressed in red and others in white and green. The stadium is illuminated by floodlights, with bleachers visible in the background.
Action shot of a boys soccer game at night, featuring players in red and white uniforms, with the field and stadium lights visible in the background.
A soccer game in progress at night, with players from both teams lined up for a set piece. The goal is visible in the foreground, and the stadium lights illuminate the field.
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A nighttime soccer match in progress, showcasing players in red and white jerseys on a well-lit field.
An evening soccer match in progress, featuring players in green and red uniforms on a well-lit field, with stadium seats partly filled in the background.
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