Florida High School Soccer - Master's Academy Melbourne Central Catholic
January 18, 2024: Vero Beach, FL 32966 The Melbourne Central Catholic Hustlers soccer team (Melbourne, FL), 3-1 in Thursday's non-league outing with the host Master's Academy Patriots (Vero Beach, FL)
With the win, Master's Academy advances its record to 11-6 on the campaign. The Patriots host Bell Creek Academy (Riverview, FL) to play the Panthers in a non-league outing on Friday, January 19. The Panthers go into the outing with a record of 10-7. Bell Creek Academy lost 8-0 in their recent non-league challenge against All Saints' Academy (Winter Haven, FL)
The Hustlers now have a 14-3 record. They take the field next when they host Eau Gallie for a non-league challenge on Friday, January 19. Melbourne Central Catholic will face a Commodores team coming off a 4-0 non-league loss to Cocoa Beach (Cocoa Beach, FL). The Commodores record now stands at 3-11.
Game Summary
Master's Academy hosted Melbourne Central Catholic (14-2) and played one of their most complete games all season. Since December 1, 2023, Melbourne Central Catholic has outscored their opponents 56-1 and racked up nine consecutive victories. They were stopped in their tracks as Master's Academy dominated from the first whistle. Keira Smylie scored the first two goals (14', 20'). The last was a beautiful header set up by a perfect cross from Ada Boesch. The Patriots held their shutout until the 74th minute when the Hustlers scored a goal spoiling goalkeeper Annie Manzi's shutout. Annie Manzi finished the contest with 15 saves. Undaunted by the late goal, Elatia Fenske set up Alaina Roberts to score the coup de grace goal in the 79th minute to give Master's Academy the victory. Master's Academy gave Melbourne Central Catholic their first loss since November and propelled the Patriots to an 11-5-1 record.
