Team Detail
Spartans Edge Lions in Competitive Contest
After a week off due to school trips, the Spartans were able to shake the rust off and find their form in the last home game of the season.
Athens Academy was unable to capitalize on numerous corner kicks in the first half and shots on goal were limited. Westminster (WCA) played with more confidence and was much improved since the last contest. The competitive game was knotted 0-0 at halftime.
The game remained intense, including some impressive saves by Bass Cowles, who subbed in as goal keeper in the second half. Starting GK Weston Rupert moved to left back.
The deadlock was broken late in the second half after James Williams made some nifty moves to beat the last defenders in the box and knocked the ball in the back of the net. A palpable sigh of relief came over the home crowd and the Spartans' bench.
The Lions did not retreat and the remaining minutes of the game were intense until Jack Cook broke through and scored far post past an out of position keeper.
The contest was a welcome back to soccer for the boys after the layoff and provided a nice tune-up for the upcoming rematch against St. Joseph's next Monday. The Spartans have unfinished business to take care of and are viewing their last game like a playoff final.
Thank you, parents, for your support all season long!
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Athens Academy was unable to capitalize on numerous corner kicks in the first half and shots on goal were limited. Westminster (WCA) played with more confidence and was much improved since the last contest. The competitive game was knotted 0-0 at halftime.
The game remained intense, including some impressive saves by Bass Cowles, who subbed in as goal keeper in the second half. Starting GK Weston Rupert moved to left back.
The deadlock was broken late in the second half after James Williams made some nifty moves to beat the last defenders in the box and knocked the ball in the back of the net. A palpable sigh of relief came over the home crowd and the Spartans' bench.
The Lions did not retreat and the remaining minutes of the game were intense until Jack Cook broke through and scored far post past an out of position keeper.
The contest was a welcome back to soccer for the boys after the layoff and provided a nice tune-up for the upcoming rematch against St. Joseph's next Monday. The Spartans have unfinished business to take care of and are viewing their last game like a playoff final.
Thank you, parents, for your support all season long!
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.
