By Jeff Richards
McConnellsburg Dominates Fannett-Metal
BOYS SOCCER
McConnellsburg 11, Fannett Metal 1: The Spartans dominated their Oct. 12 conference match at Fannett Metal, earning their 13th win.
Brody Locke opened the scoring in the 11th minute, converting a goal-line rebound after Hoyt Glenn hit the post. On assist from Lincoln McKelvy, Glenn made it 2-0 in the 21st minute. With 10 minutes left in the half, Chris Ebersole scored off a Callen Mellott assist. Mellott then set up Glenn for the fourth goal with seven minutes remaining, and Ebersole scored again less than two minutes later, with a Mellott assist, to give the Spartans a 5-0 halftime lead.
Seven minutes into the second half, McKelvy scored, with Glenn assist, for the Spartans’ sixth goal during a surge toward the goal line. McKelvy scored again in the 11th minute off an Ethan Lang assist. Two minutes later, a Fannett Metal own goal, initiated by Mellott, made it 8-0. Glenn completed his hat trick with 14 minutes remaining, Joel Kneapper scored goal 10 from a Cruz DeShong assist with six minutes left, and Kneapper set up Azeiaha Lucas for the final goal in the last minute.
Totals — MHS: 11 goals, 63 shots, 29 shots on goal, 12 corners, 9 assists, 1 goalkeeper save, 4 fouls, and 5 free kicks. FM: 1 goal, 6 shots, 2 shots on goal, 0 corners, 19 goalkeeper saves, 5 fouls, and 4 free kicks.
Glenn led all scorers with three goals and recorded 10 shots on goal among his 22 attempts. McKelvey added two goals on 11 shots, including six on goal. Four other players scored: Chris Ebersole (2), Azeiaha Lucas, Joel Kneaper, and Brody Locke. McConnellsburg has won 12 matches by more than two goals this season and has outscored opponents 124-19, an average of nearly 9-1.4.
The Spartans (13-0-1, 6-0 ICC-E) next host Southern Fulton for a homecoming conference match at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 15.
Game Summary:
1 2 F
McConnellsburg 5 6 — 11
Fannett Metal 0 1 — 1
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McConnellsburg, Fannett Metal Battle to a Draw
GIRLS SOCCER
McConnellsburg 1, Fannett Metal 1. The Lady Spartans visited the Fannett Metal Lady Cardinals for a conference match on Oct. 12, battling to a draw that ended their 14-game winning streak.
The Tigers scored seven minutes into the first half and carried a 1-0 lead into halftime. The Spartans took 10 shots, eight on goal, while the Tigers recorded six shots, with their only shot on goal producing the score.
In the second half, the Spartans continued pressing the Tigers’ defense for the equalizer. With six minutes remaining, center fullback/sweeper Molly McKelvy scored from 10 yards out after finding an opening when the Tigers’ goalkeeper shifted from the center of the goal. The Spartans increased the pressure in pursuit of the lead but could not score again, while preventing the Tigers from adding another goal. McConnellsburg took 15 shots, seven on goal, while Fannett Metal recorded five shots, three on goal.
Totals: MHS — 1 goal, 25 shots, 15 SOG, 7 corners, 4 goalkeeper saves, 2 fouls and 4 free kicks. FM — 1 goal, 11 shots, 4 SOG, 1 corner, 15 goalkeeper saves, 4 fouls and 2 free kicks.
The Spartans have outscored their opponents 77-4, averaging 5.1 goals per game while allowing 0.3.
The Spartans (14-0-1, 8-0-1 ICC-S) will host Southern Fulton in a homecoming conference rematch at 7 p.m. Oct. 15. Three regular-season games remain, with the finale set for Oct. 20.
Game Summary:
1 2 F
McConnellsburg 0 1 — 1
Fannett Metal 1 0 — 1