Pennsylvania High School Soccer - Delone Catholic Shalom Christian Academy
September 16, 2024: McSherrystown, PA 17344 In Monday's non-league contest, the Shalom Christian Academy Flames (Chambersburg, PA) soccer team the host Delone Catholic Squires (McSherrystown, PA), by a count of 6-3.
Next, the Flames battle the Faith Christian Academy Falcons (Martinsburg, WV) in a non-league contest, on Tuesday, September 17. Shalom Christian Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 5-2 season record. The Falcons enter the contest with a 2-3 record after their 3-2 league loss to Calvary Christian Academy (Cresaptown, MD).
The Squires (3-4) will now prepare for their contest against York Catholic (York, PA). The Fighting Irish enter the York-Adams 4 contest with a 6-0 record. In their last contest, York Catholic held off York Country Day (York, PA), 6-1, in a non-league contest.
Match Summary
The Squires came out strong scoring first in the first couple of minutes of the game building out of the back, controlling the ball and Nolan Kruse #9 had a cross from the left assisting Angello Salazar #7 both seniors with a goal. Shalom answered back with two goals and the Squires Michael Carter #10 then responded with another goal leading us into the half tied 2-2. Eight minutes into the second half, Shalom slide tackled and simultaneously took out Salazar who fell awkwardly onto his left arm breaking it. Will Holtz #5 sophomore came into the game and Shalom took the lead scoring 3 more goals before the Squires answered back with their third goal from Giorgio Lima #45 to Holtz who put it in the upper corner of the net. Shalom answered with one more goal ending the game 3-6. The Squires had a few defensive breakdowns and goalie missteps that led to their defeat.
