West Virginia High School Soccer - Pocahontas County nudged by Nicholas County
August 23, 2025: Dunmore, WV 2493 The Nicholas County Grizzlies held off the host Pocahontas County Warriors soccer team by a tally of 5-4 in Saturday's non-league game.
Next, the Grizzlies face the James Monroe Mavericks (Lindside, WV) in a Coalfield AA bout, on Tuesday, August 26. Nicholas County will attempt to better on its 1-0 season record. The Mavericks go into the bout with a 0-1 record after their 4-1 non-league loss to Cross Lanes Christian (Charleston, WV).
With the loss, Pocahontas County moves to 0-1 on the year. The Warriors host Midland Trail (Hico, WV) to play the Patriots in a non-league bout on Monday, August 25. The Patriots go into the bout with a record of 1-1. Midland Trail lost 4-0 in their recent league bout against Sherman (Seth, WV)
Match Summary
PCHS goals, 1st half:
23' remain: Keller assist to Beezeley
21' remain: Penalty Kick (Garber)
6' remain: Keller long run
PCHS goals, 2nd half:
5' remain: Garber from long direct kick (after foul)
Nicholas goals, 1st half:
8' remain: Scrum and in
Nicholas goals, 2nd half:
37' remain: maneuver through 4 defenders and keeper
35' remain: PK from foul off PCHS' Taylor
26' remain: Goal from direct kick outside box after foul form PCHS' Taylor
2' remain: Goal; one-on-one with PCHS Keeper
Three YC:
1st half,: NCHS #13
2nd half: PCHS #11 (delay of game); NCHS #13 (5' remain)
