North Carolina High School Soccer - Mitchell overwhelmed by Avery County
April 8, 2013: Bakersville, NC 28705 The Avery County Vikings smashed the host Mitchell Mountaineers soccer squad by a margin of 4-0 in Monday's league match.
The Vikings now sport a 3-7 record. They play next when they travel to Owen for a 2A/1A Conference 17 match on Wednesday, April 10. Avery County will encounter a Warhorses squad coming off a 3-0 league win over Avery County (Newland, NC). The Warhorses record now stands at 1-0.
With the loss, Mitchell drops to 0-1 on the season. The Mountaineers travel to Thomas Jefferson Academy (Mooresboro, NC) to encounter the Gryphons in a 2A/1A Conference 17 match on Wednesday, April 10. The Gryphons come into the match with a record of 4-0. Thomas Jefferson Academy won 7-0 in their recent league match against Mountain Heritage (Burnsville, NC)
Game Summary
It is always difficult to play your cross - county rival, which is what Avery traveled to Mitchell county to do. Avery was able to get on the board mid-way through the first half and scored three more, but one was called back due to off -sides. Half time ended with Avery 3 - Mitchell 0. Avery added 2 more in the second half, however, one was again not counted due to an off- sides call. Final score: Avery 4 - Mitchell 0.
