While the first half was uneventful — at least from the Bulldogs' perspective — it was a different story in the second half, boys head soccer coach Tanner French said.

That half led to four goals by the Bulldogs en route to a 4-0 win over Moscow.

"We lacked intensity and allowed Moscow to be on the front foot for nearly the entire 40 minutes," French said.

French said a shot off the post by Moscow late in the first half seemed to rattle the Bulldogs' mindset, prompting improved communication but it was too late in the half for the Bulldogs to make any strong developments.

The second half was a different story as the Bulldogs were able to high press backline players and win possession higher up the field.

"It only took 7 minutes for us to break the ice on a chilly fall day," French said.

TheThe Bulldogs Boys Soccer team is now the only undefeated team in the 5A/4A IEL, along with 8 consecutive shutouts, and 25 goals for with only 1 conceded in the opening match of the season.

Sandpoint 4 - Moscow 0

First half — none. Second half - 1, Henry Barnes (assist Eoin Eddy), 47:00; 2, Jett Longanecker (Pierce McDermott) 55:00; 3, Luke Leavitt (unassisted) 67:00. 4, Eoin Eddy (unassisted).

Shots on goal — SHS 9, Moscow 6

Saves — SHS 9 (Roman Jiles 5, first half; Kai Longanecker 1, second half).