The Avery soccer team continued its busy schedule with a trio of games this past week.On Tuesday, September 7th the Vikings journeyed to North Henderson High School and came away with a 4-2 win
Vikings senior Daniel Lusk picked up where he left off the previous week as he netted a pair of goals in the win, while Isauro Estrada and Jorge Arreola also scored goals for Avery. The Vikings were victorious as freshman keeper Alex Magner faced 20 shots on the evening from the Knights.
Last Thursday evening the Vikings played host to Owen in the first conference contest of the season. It was a disappointing evening at MacDonald Stadium for the home fans, as Avery was shut out for the first time this season, losing the match by a 2-0 final score.
The loss was just the second suffered by the Big Red this season, as the team fell to 6-2-1 overall.
This past Monday evening the Vikings looked to rebound from its defeat at the hands of Owen when they traveled to Mooresboro to play the Thomas Jefferson Gryphons. Last season the Vikings manhandled TJCA, defeating them by scores of 6-0 and 11-0 in the two encounters during the Gryphons’ inaugural season as members of the Western Highlands Conference.
Monday evening, however, the Gryphons showed much improvement. Avery jumped out to a 3-0 lead, but TJCA rallied with a pair of second half goals. Avery emerged victorious, but the competition was much stronger as the Vikings won by a final score of 3-2.
Avery received balanced scoring in the victory. Heraclio Flores, Forrest Sickler, and Isauro Estrada were each able to find the back of the net for tallies. Avery led the match late and defended its slim margin against a strong attack from TJCA.
The victory improved Avery to 7-2-1 overall, and 1-1 in Western Highlands Conference play. The Big Red travels to Hendersonville this week, and will host Polk County on Monday, September 20th at 6 p.m. at MacDonald Stadium.
