fter falling to James Kenan prior to the Easter break, the lady Raiders came back strong Tuesday night, lassoing a 4-1 win over Hobbton.Up 4-0 at the half, Midway head coach Will Hurley said both teams played well.

“It was just a really good game. Hobbton played a super game; we just were really aggressive in the first half, controlled the ball and scored,” the coach commented.

Scores for Midway came off Autumn Norton with a hat trick and Taylor Lee with the fourth. Goals were assisted by Ragean Warren with one; Lee with two and Norton with one.

“It was just a really good team effort, with strong play by Halie Burke, Troy Royal, Ashley Jernigan, Lizzy Moore and Elena Castillo,” listed Hurley. “We needed this one, and hopefully we can get ready for Pender on Friday.”

In goal, Midway’s Andrea Porubkova had five saves.

No information was provided by the Hobbton coaching staff Tuesday.

Lakewood lands win

The lady Leopards earned their second win on the season Tuesday with a 3-1 victory over Union.

“We’ve got to do better,” Union’s coach Jonathan Hall frankly stated, adding that Union’s only goal came off Nancy Barralaga.

For Lakewood, Uniqua Kinlock scored two goals and Shneca Tatum scored the third goal.

“Ryan Wuester is the player of the game. She played good defensively and she blocked a penalty kick,” said Lakewood head coach Jesus Sandoval.

Swansboro sweeps

Dark Horses

After facing a scoreless game at the end of the first half, Clinton’s soccer team, said head coach Jeff Smith, lost their steam in the second half.

“The girls played a really good first half, they just didn’t carry it over.”

While the Dark Horses were able to squeeze in a practice Monday, Smith said they were still a little stale coming off a week-long break.

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