Central, SC – Southern Wesleyan fell to the North Greenville Trailblazers on Saturday afternoon in a 2-0 final.
The Warriors out shot the Trailblazers 19 to 14. Of the seven shots on goal, Ramon Estrada had three and Aron Bjarki Kristjansson had two. Jonah Keoughan played all ninety minutes in the goal and had five saves.
Game Vitals
Final: North Greenville 2, Southern Wesleyan 0
Records: Southern Wesleyan (8-7-1 / CC 5-5-1) North Greenville (5-7-3 / CC 5-3-3)
How It Happened
North Greenville went on the attack early as just five minutes into the game a cross by Tyler Koppe allowed Kai Goodman to score. Jacob Zuniga looked to find the net, but his shot sailed just high. The Trailblazers attempted to extend on their lead as Ezra Hoffman put up a shot, but Jonah Keoughan knocked the ball away. Aron Bjarki Kristjansson got around the defense and put up a shot, but Coleman Fulkerson collected the attack on the net.
The Trailblazers continued to attack the goal in the second half as Ezra Hoffman put up another shot. However, Jonah Keoughan and the Warriors' backline stood strong to prevent North Greenville from extending on their lead. Brody Schroeder put up an attack of his own, but Coleman Fulkerson was there yet again. Ten minutes into the second half, Tyler Koppe got past the Warriors to score and extend the Trailblazers lead. Ramon Estrada and Aron Bjarki Kristjansson put up several more shots, but none of their attacks were able to get past Fulkerson. North Greenville went on to win the game in a 2-0 final.
What's Next
Southern Wesleyan will travel to Franklin Springs, GA on October 21 to take on the Emmanuel Lions. They will then travel to Rome, GA on October 24 to take on the Shorter Hawks in the final regular season game of the year.