Delbarton's soccer team made a statement in their first-ever matchup against national powerhouse St. Ignatius of Ohio, securing a thrilling 4-2 victory at Ryan Family Field on Friday. The No. 2-ranked Green Wave came out strong, with Logan Kim scoring in the first minute to give Delbarton a 1-0 lead.  Owen Miller answered after a Wildcat penalty kick, scoring in the 24th minute for the 2-1 lead. Delbarton maintained momentum throughout the first half, finishing strong with a 2-1 lead at the half.

In a game that saw a high level of intensity, Delbarton's defense held firm under pressure from St. Ignatius, while goalkeeper Sebastian Rubio made several key saves to maintain the advantage. The Green Wave earned a two-goal lead in the 43rd minute of the second half, when Liam McElderry scored on a PK, giving Delbarton the 3-1 lead.  A Wildcat goal in the 64th minute would cut the lead in half, but Delbarton sealed the win when Miller scored his second goal in the 80th minute, putting the game out of reach. St. Ignatius, which is known for its strong national reputation, managed to find the back of the net twice but couldn't match Delbarton's offensive firepower, while keeper Sebastian Rubio made 8 saves in the victory.

With this victory, Delbarton remains undefeated at 8-0-1 after a 0-0 tie on Sunday vs. Chaminade and continues its dominant non-conference run. This win not only boosts Delbarton's standing in the state but also strengthens their national profile as they prepare for more tough matchups in the coming weeks.