Rhode Island High School Soccer - Rocky Hill Country Day Wheeler
October 28, 2022: East Greenwich, RI 02818 The crowd at Friday's non-league test between the Wheeler Warriors (Providence, RI) and the host Rocky Hill Country Day Mariners (East Greenwich, RI), saw Wheeler's soccer squad knock off Rocky Hill Country Day by a count of 4-1.
The Warriors now hold a 10-1 record. They play next when they host Hyde for a Evergreen - Northeast test on Wednesday, November 2. Wheeler will meet a Phoenix squad coming off a 7-0 league win over Gould Academy (Bethel, ME). The Phoenix record now stands at 11-0.
With the loss, Rocky Hill Country Day drops to 3-5 on the season. The Mariners host Marianapolis Prep (Thompson, CT) to meet the Golden Knights in a Southeastern New England test on Monday, October 31. The Golden Knights come into the test with a record of 1-8.
Match Summary
Rocky Hill faced off against former SENE member and NEPSAC returnee Wheeler on Friday afternoon. The Warriors dominated possession and got off to an early lead on a shot from outside the 18. A cross and neat 2-touch finish doubled the lead. In the second half Rocky Hill grew into the game, and were able to halve the lead when freshman Emiliano Gutierrez was able to bury a free kick from 25 yards. Wheeler re-intensified their pressure, and were able to restore their two goal lead on a header goal off a cross. Rocky Hill had a few chances to get back in it but were unable to find the back of the net, and Wheeler added one more late to finish the game off.
