Florida High School Soccer - Gulf Coast nudges Aubrey Rogers
November 16, 2023: Naples, FL 34119
The Gulf Coast Sharks (Naples, FL) soccer nudged the visiting Aubrey Rogers Patriots (Naples, FL), 1-0 in Thursday's non-league bout.
With the win, Gulf Coast moves its record to 2-1 on the campaign. The Sharks host Cape Coral (Cape Coral, FL) to battle the Seahawks in a non-league bout on Monday, November 20. The Seahawks go into the bout with a record of 5-1. Cape Coral lost 4-0 in their recent non-league bout against Bishop Verot (Fort Myers, FL)
In their next game, the Patriots battle the Lely Trojans (Naples, FL) in a non-league bout, on Monday, November 20. Aubrey Rogers will attempt to move on its 3-1 season record. The Trojans go into the bout with a 3-3 record after their 3-0 non-league win over Immokalee (Immokalee, FL).
Match Summary
In an evenly played, physical match Thursday night, a perfectly executed free kick just under the crossbar by Gulf Coast senior captain Paige Norris just before halftime proved to be the winner against Aubrey Rogers in the girls’ varsity contest.
The 4-1-1 Patriots best chances came late in the match on shots by junior midfielder Ava Schultz and sophomore forward Sheli Bershadski, but the 2-1-1 Sharks senior keeper Sydney Lindgren was up to the task.
Gulf Coast’s Lindgren had four saves on the night. Aubrey Rogers’ junior captain Riley Mikes had to clear two dangerous attacks in addition to saving two shots on goal. It was the first goal given up this season by the Patriots.
Once again the rosters reflected the disparity between a new,
smaller Class 4A school and a more established, larger Class 7A school. Aubrey Rogers fielded 10 freshmen, Gulf Coast 3. Gulf Coast rostered 13 seniors; Aubrey Rogers one.
