May 28, 2008

Goochland takes Group A tournament away from Wilson

FISHERSVILLE — Everything clicked for Goochland in its 6-2 Region B semifinal win over Wilson Memorial on Wednesday. “It all just fell into place,” Goochland coach Ron Spessard said. The Bulldogs were able to take control two minutes into the game when forward Luke Gall sent one into the net. The Bulldogs’ fancy footwork enabled them to win a majority of the one-on-one plays, however the Hornets’ defense was missing their key fullback, Kyle Inlow, due to illness.

May 22, 2008

Jackson falls to Wilson in 2 OT

FISHERSVILLE — Wilson Memorial almost saw its tournament championship hopes disappear in six minutes on Thursday afternoon. The Green Hornets led 2-0 and looked to have the Shenandoah District tournament boys soccer championship well in their grasp, until two Stonewall Jackson goals in the final six minutes sent the match into overtime. It took two five-minute overtimes for Wilson to reclaim the lead 3-2 and the trophy.

May 20, 2008

Confident Hornets knock out Gap, advance to finals

FISHERSVILLE — Hanging around with 2007 Group A runner-up Nelson County in a 3-2 regular-season finale loss pushed Wilson Memorial’s confidence level into the stratosphere. Tuesday’s 9-2 Shenandoah District semifinal win over Buffalo Gap rocketed the Green Hornets’ Region B aspirations to the moon. Despite the Clarke Countys, George Masons and a possible rematch with the Governors standing in Wilson’s way in next week’s regional tournament, the Green Hornets are sure they can hang.

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