Team Detail
Spartans Win Big at Home, 5-2
George Walton Academy scored the first and last goals of the game, but the Spartans dominated everywhere in-between last Thursday night.
Graham Blanks equalized the score on a penalty kick and the Spartans never looked back, scoring five consecutive goals. Noah Allen, rehabilitating from a serious leg injury and still not 100 percent, had a surge of adrenaline after firing the ball right past the keeper into the back of the net. It was an emotional, first-pumping score.
The Spartans improved significantly from their home opener and played with more confidence, too. They controlled the game and possessed the ball with more command.
It was a plus to have Dru Hunt in at the 6 position managing the midfield, which allowed James Williams to play forward and score his second goal of the season. Lewis Scruggs notched his first goal of the year.
Both coaches were proud of the way the boys played and kept their composure although emotions ran high at times throughout the evening. The relatively inexperienced back line played almost the entire game (again) and continue to improve their skills, teamwork, and communication.
The final score was 5-2. The Spartans have two more games before spring break, which is the midpoint of the season.
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Graham Blanks equalized the score on a penalty kick and the Spartans never looked back, scoring five consecutive goals. Noah Allen, rehabilitating from a serious leg injury and still not 100 percent, had a surge of adrenaline after firing the ball right past the keeper into the back of the net. It was an emotional, first-pumping score.
The Spartans improved significantly from their home opener and played with more confidence, too. They controlled the game and possessed the ball with more command.
It was a plus to have Dru Hunt in at the 6 position managing the midfield, which allowed James Williams to play forward and score his second goal of the season. Lewis Scruggs notched his first goal of the year.
Both coaches were proud of the way the boys played and kept their composure although emotions ran high at times throughout the evening. The relatively inexperienced back line played almost the entire game (again) and continue to improve their skills, teamwork, and communication.
The final score was 5-2. The Spartans have two more games before spring break, which is the midpoint of the season.
Athens Academy
Athens Academy is an independent, co-educational school for students in K3 through 12th grade, located on a beautiful 152-acre campus in Northeast Georgia. For over 50 years, Athens Academy has pursued its mission of Excellence with Honor through academics, athletics, fine arts, and service and leadership.
