Fireworks Fly Early Topeka Wins 3-2 Over Zydeco

Topeka made their final trip to Baton Rouge this season on New Year's Eve looking to bring in a new year with a win and snap a two game losing streak while the Zydeco came in trying to solve the Scarecrows which has been a difficulty for them through six games this season. 

The Zydeco found the back of the net first as Ethan Matchim took a Tyler Larwood pass across the zone and picked his corner on a 4 on 2 rush and Sammy Bernard was stretched out but couldn't make the save at 6:24 of the first period. TJ Sneath was able to answer back for the Scarecrows as at 18:23 of the first Alex Norwinski took a shot that popped up in the air and Sneath knocked it out of mid air past Connor Green to tie up the game, 1-1.

Baton Rouge found the back of the net again on a similar looking play to their first period goal Blake Keller came streaking in and took a shot over the shoulder of Bernard for the 2-1 lead just 8:04 into the period. Topeka had the answer again though as Elijah Wilson took a pass from TJ Sneath in the slot and slapped it by Green for the 2-2 tie 14:00 into the second period.

In the final frame it was Topeka who finally put the hammer down as Jacob Gagnon ripped a shot that deflected off Green and Avery Smith fired in the rebound for this 5th of the season to give the Scarecrows a 3-2 lead they wouldn't look back from.

Bernard stopped 28 of 30 in the win, his 6th of the season.

Topeka heads to Biloxi for a Friday night game against the Breakers at 7:05pm. Follow along on Youtube and Sporfie!