Schwarz the Hero as Menlo Battles Back to Open 2026 With a Win

ATHERTON, CA – With the season opener hanging in the balance and a hard-fought comeback within reach, Tim Schwarz delivered the moment the Oaks needed most. Menlo scored twice after falling behind in the opening minute and rode a second-half header from Schwarz to a gritty 2-1 victory over Colorado School of Mines on Thursday evening at Wunderlich Field. The win opened the 2026 campaign in dramatic fashion for the Oaks and kicked off the Menlo Kick-Off Classic, which welcomed Colorado School of Mines, Cal Poly Humboldt and Fresno Pacific to Atherton for opening weekend. After an early punch from…