SSCC Soccer: Patriots win sixth game in a row
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The Southern State Community College men’s soccer team won their sixth game in a row Sept. 21, defeating the Knights of Kentucky Christian University by a score of 3-1. The two teams have developed quite a rivalry over the past three years, but with the recent win the all-time series between the schools is now knotted at two games apiece.
KCU is a Division II NCCAA team and has been one of the stronger teams in the region the past couple of years. In 2008, the Patriots lost to the Knights, at KCU, by a score of 0-2, and later defeated the Knights 2-1 at SSCC. There was only one meeting in 2009 and SSCC lost that game at KCU by a score of 0-1. Needless to say, the six returning players on the SSCC squad were very motivated to play KCU in 2010.
KCU scored the first goal of the game in the 23rd minute of the first half. Immediately following a fierce collision in the middle of the field, the KCU player maintained his balance and rocked a shot from about 40 yards out, catching the Patriot defense off guard. For the second time in the past three games, the Patriots responded and came from behind to get a win.
“Tonight’s win was a total team effort,” said Josh Thoroman, SSCC head coach. “Our subs really picked us up. This was a very physical game and it was an ugly game. We are very proud of how hard our players worked, how they played as a team, and how they were able to just get the job done.”
Sophomore wing defender Chase Burns (graduate of North Adams H.S.) brought the ball up the sideline and sent a long pass over the defense to sophomore Tyler Jimison (North Adams H.S.). Jimison received the pass in stride and put his shot past the keeper in the 25th minute.
Jimison scored his second goal in the 43rd minute on an assist from freshman Wes Yeomans (Lynchburg-Clay H.S.).
Forty-three seconds later, freshman Josh Henry (Greenfield McClain H.S.) scored the third goal for the Patriots when he got into the mix in a goal line scrum. Henry was able to work through the mass and knock the ball across the goal line for the first goal in his collegiate career.
“Our defense had another solid showing,” said Sean Sweeney, SSCC assistant coach. “Wyatt Chaney (Eastern Brown H.S.), Chase Burns (North Adams H.S.), Greg Lawson (Blanchester H.S.), Jeremy Anderson (Fairfield Union H.S.) and Shane Leinberger (Glen Este H.S.) have formed a very strong defensive unit.”
For more information about the athletic program at Southern State Community College, please visit www.sscc.edu/students/athletics/athletics.htm.
The Southern State Community College men’s soccer team won their sixth game in a row Sept. 21, defeating the Knights of Kentucky Christian University by a score of 3-1. The two teams have developed quite a rivalry over the past three years, but with the recent win the all-time series between the schools is now knotted at two games apiece.
KCU is a Division II NCCAA team and has been one of the stronger teams in the region the past couple of years. In 2008, the Patriots lost to the Knights, at KCU, by a score of 0-2, and later defeated the Knights 2-1 at SSCC. There was only one meeting in 2009 and SSCC lost that game at KCU by a score of 0-1. Needless to say, the six returning players on the SSCC squad were very motivated to play KCU in 2010.
KCU scored the first goal of the game in the 23rd minute of the first half. Immediately following a fierce collision in the middle of the field, the KCU player maintained his balance and rocked a shot from about 40 yards out, catching the Patriot defense off guard. For the second time in the past three games, the Patriots responded and came from behind to get a win.
“Tonight’s win was a total team effort,” said Josh Thoroman, SSCC head coach. “Our subs really picked us up. This was a very physical game and it was an ugly game. We are very proud of how hard our players worked, how they played as a team, and how they were able to just get the job done.”
Sophomore wing defender Chase Burns (graduate of North Adams H.S.) brought the ball up the sideline and sent a long pass over the defense to sophomore Tyler Jimison (North Adams H.S.). Jimison received the pass in stride and put his shot past the keeper in the 25th minute.
Jimison scored his second goal in the 43rd minute on an assist from freshman Wes Yeomans (Lynchburg-Clay H.S.).
Forty-three seconds later, freshman Josh Henry (Greenfield McClain H.S.) scored the third goal for the Patriots when he got into the mix in a goal line scrum. Henry was able to work through the mass and knock the ball across the goal line for the first goal in his collegiate career.
“Our defense had another solid showing,” said Sean Sweeney, SSCC assistant coach. “Wyatt Chaney (Eastern Brown H.S.), Chase Burns (North Adams H.S.), Greg Lawson (Blanchester H.S.), Jeremy Anderson (Fairfield Union H.S.) and Shane Leinberger (Glen Este H.S.) have formed a very strong defensive unit.”
For more information about the athletic program at Southern State Community College, please visit www.sscc.edu/students/athletics/athletics.htm.
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