By: Jaiden Basinger, Jose Nazario, and Tyler Elzholz
October 5, 2021
Last Thursday, the varsity soccer team hosted the Clearview Clippers. Both the Hurricanes and Clippers are former members of the Patriot Athletic Conference, a league that dissolved a couple of years ago. So, familiarity with each team was on cue as this tightly-contested game ended in a 3-3 tie.
The Hurricanes were looking to bounce back after a very tough loss earlier in the week against Elyria Catholic, and they did just that against the visiting Clippers. The Canes played very well offensively and defensively, and they almost pulled off the victory.
In the first half, the Hurricanes came out fast scoring two goals in a row, both by junior Tariq Hattab. The Canes played stellar defense for much of the half holding the Clippers to zero goals until the final minute when they scored their first goal.
At the half, the Hurricanes led 2-1.
In the second half, the Clippers came out fast carrying the momentum that they had at the end of the first half. They scored two goals and blanked the Hurricanes for much of the half looking to seal the 3-2 road victory. However, the Hurricanes did not back down. Nearing the end of the game and confidence still high, sophomore Tyler Pallota scored a goal, knotting the game at three goals a piece.
This is how it ended, a 3-3 tie.
It was a very competitive game, and the boys should be proud of their effort, teamwork, and confidence, especially when trailing late. Never giving up is a sign of a team on the rise.
With some positive momentum, the Hurricanes will look to bounce back tonight on the road against the Lutheran West Longhorns.
Good luck, boys.
Go Canes!
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