ELDRIDGE -- Freshman Mark Schulz's hat trick propelled Kennedy past North Scott, 4-0, Saturday afternoon in boys soccer.

Kennedy jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the sixth minute on a goal by junior Eric Bertroche.

Schulz scored the next three goals, all in the first half. He scored in the 24th minute off an assists from Bertroche. He added goals in the 33rd and 34th minute as Kennedy took command of the match.

The game was Kennedy's third in as many days, but was the 14th-ranked Cougars' first over that span. Kennedy is 8-7.

KENNEDY 4, NORTH SCOTT 0

Goals: CRK -- Eric Bertroche, Mark Schulz 3. Assists: CRK -- Sameeullah Jung, Ryan Walker, Bertroche 2, Grant Sheeley, Brandon Holmes, Brigham Stewart.