The Dark Horse soccer team traveled to Whiteville Wednesday, shutting them out 0-3.
According to head coach Brad Spell, the score at halftime was tied at zero, but eventually goals off Field Palmer, Hector Regaldo and Jonathan Jacobs brought Clinton to a 0-3 victory.
Spell further reported that Clinton got 11 shots off compared to Whiteville’s two and had seven corner kicks compared to their opponent’s four.
“Tevin Bryant, our keeper, had two saves tonight,” Spell highlighted. “Defensive played well; midfield controlled the field; and the forwards did a good job checking back and creating shots.”
The varsity Dark Horses’ record stands at 6-1 and they are slated to play East Bladen Tuesday, Sept. 8, away.
As for the JV team, Spell reported that they, too, defeated Whiteville 0-5, leaving their record 3-0-1.
Jessica Wagner can be contacted at (910) 592-8137 ext.122 or reached by e-mail at siphoto@myclintonnc.com
Raiders lose in overtime
Battling it out to the end Wednesday night, Midway eventually saw a 3-2 loss to Trask in overtime.
According to head coach Jim Phillips, it was a never-breaking game, with the score 0-0 at halftime.
Midway eventually took a lead over Trask 0-1 after Wes Hurley headed in a ball from Hilario Perez.
“The boys stood tight after Trask scored against Midway twice in the second half, bring the score up 2-1,” Phillips said, adding that Midway was able to come back and tie it up 2-2 after Jaime Castillo headed in a ball from Hurley.
According to reports, Trask scored the final point 10 minutes into overtime, leaving them with the win 3-2.
“The game was hard to swallow. It never feels good to lose, but it was good to see our players not giving up,” Phillips said of the game, adding that keeper Chris Sanders had 16 saves and Jose Carranza played well on defense.
The Raiders will be on the road three days next week against Spring Creek, Wallace Rose-Hill and Rosewood.
Jessica Wagner can be contacted at (910) 592-8137 ext.122 or reached by e-mail at siphoto@myclintonnc.com
Hobbton falls
to North Duplin
Hobbton’s varsity and junior varsity volleyball teams traveled to North Duplin Wednesday where they were both handed a loss.
According to head coach Russell Jones, the JV was beat 2-1 by the Rebels with the scores 18-25, Hobbton; 25-21, North Duplin and 25-18, North Duplin.
A for the varsity team, Jones reported that they, too, lost in five sets, with the scores 25-22, North Duplin; 26-24, North Duplin; 23-25, Hobbton; 19-25, Hobbton; and 15-8, North Duplin.
As for the team as a whole, Jones commented that “everyone pulled their weight.”
Jessica Wagner can be contacted at (910) 592-8137 ext.122 or reached by e-mail at siphoto@myclintonnc.com
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