MHS vs. Princeton

The Midway Raiders took an early lead Monday night against Princeton with the score 2-0 at halftime.

Head coach James Phillips said, “We played well tonight, led by Jose Carranza and David Pressley on defense and Wes Hurley providing pressure on the Princeton goal. I am proud of the way we controlled play and created numerous chances to score.”

The Raiders’ goals came off Hurley and Chris Dixon.

“Midway forwards Wes Hurley, Jamie Castillo, Chris Dixon, Jafet Medina, Caleb Sanders and Hilario Perez combined to take more than 30 goal shots on Princeton’s goaltender Derek West, who along with Ethan Anderson were standouts for the Princeton team,” Phillips reported.

Princeton’s Anderson scored their only goal, making the final score 2-1, Midway.

“Midway’s goaltender, Chris Sanders, also played well and nearly earned a shutout in his first game in goal,” Phillips concluded.

Midway is 1-0 and is playing at Princeton on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 7 p.m.

CHS vs. Grays Creek

Clinton shot and they scored Monday night, after the varsity team conquered Grays Creek, while the junior varsity ended in a 1-1 tie.

According to assistant coach Jamie Williams, the varsity team came out on top Monday night defeating Grays Creek 4-1.

Goals were scored by Juan Alvarado; Jonathan Jacobs; Field Palmer and Hector Regalado.

“This was our first game of the season,” said Williams, adding that the Dark Horses varsity record is currently 1-0.

The Dark Horses will play home tonight against Whiteville at 7 p.m.

Jessica Wagner can be contacted at (910) 592-8137 ext.122 or reached by e-mail at siphoto@myclintonnc.com