Both the Roanoke Rapids and Granville Central men's soccer teams remain undefeated and tied for first place in the 2A Northern Carolina Conference after Wednesday double overtime match.
The Roanoke Rapids Yellow Jackets traveled to Granville Central to battle for the top spot, but in the end after double overtime the teams tied 1-1.
The lone goal for the Jackets came from Carson Neal with the assist from Camden Parks.
Thomas Merritt had 10 saves in the goal.
Post match comments from Jackets head coach Craig Jean, " My team played as hard as they possibly could for 100 minutes. Our first half was not our best, they (GC) were extremely quick and we forced every touch forward. In the 2nd half we settled down, played side to side and relaxed. Camden Parks got a great ball to Carson to tie the game. We had some good looks late in the game. Cameron Wilson had shot go off crossbar with about 5 min left in regulation and Carson had another good look late but it was 2 very good teams competing with all they had. We had some full speed collisions and our guys sacrificed their bodies with no fear. Our backs made some great saves. Chase Johnson had a nice non goalie save. Losing Zach Carter to injury was tough, but our backs responded and Thomas Merritt made big plays all night, including a header clear on 50/50 ball late in OT. I am extremely proud. We have group of tough young men who never give up."
2017 Men’s Soccer
Date Oppt Site Time
8/17 Currituck Away Win
8/21 Louisburg Away Win
8/28 JF Webb Home Win
8/30 S Vance Away Win 5-0
9/5 Northeastern Home Win 6-1
9/13 Warren County Away Win 9-1
9/14 Northeastern Away Win 8-1
9/18 Bunn Home Win 5-0
9/20 Granville Central Away Tie 1-1 (Double OT)
9/25 Louisburg Home 6:00
9/26 Hend. Collegiate Away 4:30
9/28 Currituck Home 5:00
10/2 JF Webb Away 6:00
10/3 S. Granville Away 6:00
10/4 S. Vance Home 6:00
10/9 S. Granville Home 6:00
10/10 Granville Central Home 6:00
10/11 Hend. Collegiate Home 6:00
10/16 Warren County Home 6:00
10/18 Bunn Away 6:00
10/23 Week of NCC Tournament TBD
