Our Middle School Soccer teams are off to a great start, winning their first games of the season at home against Pilgrim Academy on September 21. The Girls’ team, under head coach Casey Hopwood, won 3-0, and the Boys’ team, under new head coach Brandon Stevens, beat Pilgrim 6-1.
On September 22, the MS Girls played away at King’s Christian School and beat their co-ed team 3-2. Both teams will play next on September 29 against Pilgrim Academy at their home field. The full schedule of the season is posted on the Middle School Athletic Calendar on the ACS website.
8th grader Taylor Murphy was the top goal scorer on the 20-member Girls’ team, scoring two goals in both the Pilgrim and King’s Christian games. 8th grader Rebecca DiMaio scored 1 goal in the Pilgrim game and 7th grader Lydia McCarthy scored a goal in the King’s Christian game. 7th grader Anyae Welch played strong defense in the goal.
In the Boys’ game, 8th grader Chase Leach led the offense on the 17-member team with three goals. 8th grader Charlie Costello, 6th grader Justice Settles, and 8th grader Alek Stein each scored one goal. 6th grader Ethan Costello and 8th grader Judah Dawkins each had one save playing in goal.
We’re excited to see these teams continue to grow and develop their skills. Go Cougars!
