Team Detail
Spartans Fall to Oconee Middle, 2-1
In the first game since spring break, the Spartans fought to the end in a 2-1 loss at Oconee Middle School.
The Braves, who only had a few shots on goal, capitalized on two scoring chances in the first half to go up 2-0. Athens Academy was playing short-handed with two starters out due to illness or injury. In their place, Owen Lange played left wing and Nicholas Stachura had his first start of the year at midfield.
Weston Rupert played his usually outstanding game until he injured his kneecap coming off his line to stop a breakaway scoring chance. Rupert, in pain, was forced to leaved the game and would not return. Noah Allen subbed at goalkeeper until Bass Cowles relived him in the second half.
Down at halftime, Athens Academy did not quit. James Williams, who had been playing center back, came forward to score a much-needed goal, pulling the Spartans within one. Unfortunately, the 25 minute half came to an end too quickly.
Despite the loss, the coaches lauded the boys for their effort and especially their flexibility in playing unfamiliar positions. "Owen, Nicholas, Noah, James, Bass, and others stepped up when and where they were needed," said Coah Hovater.
Everyone on the team agreed they were looking forward to the next match.
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The Braves, who only had a few shots on goal, capitalized on two scoring chances in the first half to go up 2-0. Athens Academy was playing short-handed with two starters out due to illness or injury. In their place, Owen Lange played left wing and Nicholas Stachura had his first start of the year at midfield.
Weston Rupert played his usually outstanding game until he injured his kneecap coming off his line to stop a breakaway scoring chance. Rupert, in pain, was forced to leaved the game and would not return. Noah Allen subbed at goalkeeper until Bass Cowles relived him in the second half.
Down at halftime, Athens Academy did not quit. James Williams, who had been playing center back, came forward to score a much-needed goal, pulling the Spartans within one. Unfortunately, the 25 minute half came to an end too quickly.
Despite the loss, the coaches lauded the boys for their effort and especially their flexibility in playing unfamiliar positions. "Owen, Nicholas, Noah, James, Bass, and others stepped up when and where they were needed," said Coah Hovater.
Everyone on the team agreed they were looking forward to the next match.
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.
