DUBUQUE -- Eric Bertroche and Nolan Butler scored to goals apiece to power No. 14 Kennedy past Dubuque Hempstead, 4-0, Tuesday in MVC boys soccer.

Bertroche got the Cougars off to a strong start with a goal in the eighth minute. Butler's goal in the 22nd minute boosted Kennedy's lead to 2-0, a margin it held at halftime.

Butler bagged his second goal in the 50th minute and Bertroche followed with his second goal in the 55th minute.

Andrew Sheeley had two assists. Butler, Brandon Holmes, Brigham Stewart and Nick Waterhouse also had assists.

Kennedy is 7-5 overall, 5-4 in the MVC.