Posted: Sep 30, 2025
Taj’s Strike Lifts Apaches Past Paris in Shutout Win
Tyler Junior College
(7-0-1, 7-0-1)
1
AT
Paris Junior College
0
| Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tyler Junior College (7-0-1, 7-0-1) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Paris Junior College () | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Scoring Summary
1st
- 40:00 -
Elias Taj
(Tyler Junior College)
Game Leaders
Paris Junior College
G:
N/A
A:
N/A
Sh:
2 Players
(#11,
#18)
- 3
Sv:
Jonathan Chairez
- 3
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Tyler Junior College | Paris Junior College |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 24 (7) | 0 (5) |
| Saves | 5 | 3 |
| Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Corner Kicks | 5 | 0 |
| Offsides | 0 | 0 |
PARIS, Texas – Elias Taj netted his team-leading eighth goal of the season as the Tyler Junior College men's soccer team defeated Paris Junior College 1-0 on Tuesday, Sept. 30.
The Apaches improved to 7-0-1 overall and 7-0 in conference play. Paris Junior College moved to 1-4-4 on the season, and 1-4-2 in conference play.
Taj delievered the winning goal in the 40th minute. The win marked the fifth straight shutout for the Apache defense.