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CHINA SPRING – The Brownwood Lions improved to 2-0 in District 5-4A soccer action with its second consecutive 3-0 league win, this time over the China Spring Cougars.

In a make-up game from Tuesday, the Lions (6-7-1, 2-0) struck first on a goal by Noah Barron less than one minute into the contest.

The Lions maintained their 1-0 lead over China Spring (0-12-1, 0-3) until 25 minutes remained in the contest, where Caleb Nelson recorded the first of his two goals, scoring off a deflected Barron attempt. Nelson tacked on another insurance goal with 15 minutes left on an assist from Eliuth Valenciano.

Wyatt Jackson recorded the shutout in goal for the Lions, who host Salado at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.