West Virginia High School Soccer - Pocahontas County knocks off Midland Trail
October 1, 2024: Hico, WV 25854 Fans at Tuesday's non-league battle between the Pocahontas County Warriors (Dunmore, WV) and the host Midland Trail Patriots (Hico, WV), saw Pocahontas County's soccer squad triumph over Midland Trail by a score of 10-0.
The Warriors (5-4) will now prepare for their battle against Shady Spring (Shady Spring, WV). The Tigers enter the Coalfield AA battle with a 10-2 record. In their last battle, Shady Spring ran past James Monroe (Lindside, WV), 11-1, in a league battle.
Next up, the Patriots confront the Summit Christian Academy Falcons (Princeton, WV) in a battle, on Saturday, October 5. Midland Trail will attempt to improve on its 0-10 season record. The Falcons enter the battle with a 13-2 record after their 4-1 league win over Mountain Mission (Grundy, VA).
Match Summary
End 1st half, Silar Riley (PCHS) injured; removed from game
2nd half Midland trail goalie out after 5 minutes, likely due to earlier injury with Riley (above). Result is teams plated 10v10.
2nd half, another MT player injured after 31 minutes, played 9v9.
Game called (mercy rule) with 6 minutes remaining.