KNIGHTS

KNIGHTS

KNIGHTS

Hickory Christian academy

Hickory Christian academy

Hickory Christian academy

Knights

Hickory Christian academy

Boys Varsity Soccer


Game Summaries & Headlines.

Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Gaston Day School


5.0 years ago @ 8:41AM
Game Date
Aug 28, 2018
Score
: 0
GASTON DAY SCHOOL: 3

KNIGHTS TAKE FIRST LOST OF SEASON FALLING TO GASTON DAY SCHOOL 3-0;

5-1-0 Overall, 0-0 Southern Piedmont Athletic Association (SPAA) 

 

HICKORY, NC- Hickory Christian Academy suffered the first lost of the 2018 season on a blistering hot day on the pitch as temperatures exceeded 93 degrees. It marked the first regular season loss in twenty 26 games, a streak that started in 2017.

 

The visitors from Gastonia, NC, the #1 ranked 2A team in the state, scored at minutes 7, 30 and 45 respectively. 

 

For the short-handed Knights, despite the loss, it was a valuable experience to grow from and there is no doubt they will respond with an even greater determination and focus as the season continues. During the post game review, Coach Walker emphasized getting better via better ball control and patience. 

 

Aedan Arnot was the recipient of the HCA Battle Ball, a HCA tradition after each game awarded to the player with the best effort, attitude, performance and all around impact on the outcome of the contest. Arnot played his best ball of this young season, handling the ball with touch, finding the open teammate and placing the ball in great position. The senior, who has been dealing with a quad injury, was aggressive and used his athleticism and wit on the defensive side to hold his opponent in check throughout the contest.

 

Senior Owen Duncan and freshman Ian Benfield received praise from Coach Walker for their outstanding performances.

 

The Knights have Wednesday off to rest their legs but return to action in a home game against another formidable opponent, Veritas Christian Academy on Thursday August 30that Henry Fork Park. The contest is slated to begin at 4:00.

 

Learn more about Vertias here: https://veritasnc.org

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