By Nick Brockman, Messenger Sports Reporter nbrockman@the-messenger.com
MORTONS GAP - Offense eluded the Hopkins County Central boys soccer team through its first two games and the problem persisted in Monday evening's contest with Community Christian Paducah.
The Storm (0-3) ended their two-game scoreless streak, but failed to outscore the opposition in a 6-1 loss to the Warriors (2-0).
Community Christian forward Christian Biggers provided the majority of the game's offense with three goals and one assist.
Central senior goal keeper Josh Riley made several fine saves in the first 40 minutes, but Community Christian still managed three first-half goals to take an early commanding lead.
Junior forward Tristen Youngblood utilized his speed for three separate breakaway opportunities in the first-half's final 20 minutes, but his shot sailed wide once and was saved twice.
"We're still trying to find our pure scorer," co-coach David Starks said. "Tristen is our man. He has to learn. If we can get him the ball more often, with his speed, I think he can use that to his ability. I think we're going to be alright."
Meanwhile, Biggers accounted for Community Christian's first two goals. Andrew Cude provided the assist on Biggers' second goal as Cude crossed the ball from the right side. Biggers accepted the pass and headed it home for a goal.
The Storm (0-3) ended their two-game scoreless streak, but failed to outscore the opposition in a 6-1 loss to the Warriors (2-0).
Community Christian forward Christian Biggers provided the majority of the game's offense with three goals and one assist.
Central senior goal keeper Josh Riley made several fine saves in the first 40 minutes, but Community Christian still managed three first-half goals to take an early commanding lead.
Junior forward Tristen Youngblood utilized his speed for three separate breakaway opportunities in the first-half's final 20 minutes, but his shot sailed wide once and was saved twice.
"We're still trying to find our pure scorer," co-coach David Starks said. "Tristen is our man. He has to learn. If we can get him the ball more often, with his speed, I think he can use that to his ability. I think we're going to be alright."
Meanwhile, Biggers accounted for Community Christian's first two goals. Andrew Cude provided the assist on Biggers' second goal as Cude crossed the ball from the right side. Biggers accepted the pass and headed it home for a goal.
Shawn Jones gave the Warriors their third goal of the half and Central trailed 3-0 as the teams entered halftime.
Jared Bridges scored just minutes into the second half to increase the Community Christian advantage to 4-0. The Storm held the visitors off the scoreboard for the next 10 minutes, then surrendered two quick scores.
Biggers notched his third goal with 28:28 remaining in the game, but shared the offensive load on the game's next score. On a corner kick, Biggers delivered a pass inside to Marcus Rommelman, who scored on a header.
Youngblood ended the Central shutout with just under 15 minutes left in the game when he finally connected on another opportunity.
Neither team scored in the final 15 minutes. Starks said he liked his team's second-half effort.
"The last half of that game, we saw a lot of positives," he said. "We got a lot more shots on goal and we can only build off that."
Although Riley allowed six goals on the evening, Warriors coach Loren Biggers gave the keeper credit for stopping several other well-placed shots.
"The coach just over there told him he's probably the best keeper he's seen all year," Starks said. "He does great. He comes off the line, he plays hard. He's starting to communicating well and if we keep that corps together back there...I think they're starting to come together.
Central next plays 7 p.m. Thursday at Ft. Campbell.
1st half
28:29, Christian Biggers (CC) - CC 1-0
25:55, Biggers from Andrew Cude (CC) - CC 2-0
20:02, Shawn Jones (CC) - CC 3-0
2nd half
37:08, Jared Bridges (CC) - CC 4-0
28:28, Biggers (CC) - CC 5-0
25:12, Marcus Rommelman from Biggers (CC) - CC 6-0
14:45, Tristen Youngblood (HCC) - CC 6-1
Jared Bridges scored just minutes into the second half to increase the Community Christian advantage to 4-0. The Storm held the visitors off the scoreboard for the next 10 minutes, then surrendered two quick scores.
Biggers notched his third goal with 28:28 remaining in the game, but shared the offensive load on the game's next score. On a corner kick, Biggers delivered a pass inside to Marcus Rommelman, who scored on a header.
Youngblood ended the Central shutout with just under 15 minutes left in the game when he finally connected on another opportunity.
Neither team scored in the final 15 minutes. Starks said he liked his team's second-half effort.
"The last half of that game, we saw a lot of positives," he said. "We got a lot more shots on goal and we can only build off that."
Although Riley allowed six goals on the evening, Warriors coach Loren Biggers gave the keeper credit for stopping several other well-placed shots.
"The coach just over there told him he's probably the best keeper he's seen all year," Starks said. "He does great. He comes off the line, he plays hard. He's starting to communicating well and if we keep that corps together back there...I think they're starting to come together.
Central next plays 7 p.m. Thursday at Ft. Campbell.
1st half
28:29, Christian Biggers (CC) - CC 1-0
25:55, Biggers from Andrew Cude (CC) - CC 2-0
20:02, Shawn Jones (CC) - CC 3-0
2nd half
37:08, Jared Bridges (CC) - CC 4-0
28:28, Biggers (CC) - CC 5-0
25:12, Marcus Rommelman from Biggers (CC) - CC 6-0
14:45, Tristen Youngblood (HCC) - CC 6-1
No comments:
Post a Comment