DURANGO, Colo. — The Adams State Men's Soccer team closed out its 2026 season on Wednesday, October 28th, falling 2-0 to Fort Lewis at Dirks Field in Durango, Colorado. The Grizzlies battled throughout the final match of the campaign but were unable to overcome an early goal and a second-half strike from the Skyhawks, finishing the season with a 2-13-1 overall record and a 1-8-0 mark in RMAC play.
Fort Lewis struck early, finding the back of the net just over four minutes into the contest giving the Skyhawks a 1-0 advantage. Adams State worked to find its footing offensively but entered halftime trailing by one goal.
The Grizzlies looked to respond after the break, but the Skyhawks extended their lead in the 68th minute scoring their second goal of the match to put Fort Lewis ahead 2-0.
Despite the deficit, Adams State continued to compete through the final whistle. The Grizzlies recorded seven shots, including four on goal, with Kaidin Reese leading the way with four shots and three on target. Caleb Avila and Jonathan Vazquez-Morales also contributed shots as Adams State looked for an opportunity to get on the scoreboard.
In goal, Lars Ostermann played the first half and recorded three saves before Bryan Amezcua took over after halftime. Amezcua added six saves in the second half, helping the Grizzlies manage Fort Lewis' attacking pressure. Together, the Adams State goalkeepers recorded nine saves against a Skyhawks side that finished with 30 shots.
Looking Forward
Adams State brought its 2026 campaign to a close with Wednesday's match, concluding a season marked by competition across the RMAC. With the season now complete, the Grizzlies will turn their attention to the offseason as they begin preparing for the 2027 campaign.
