Soccer Recap: Cardinal Newman picks up seventh straight win at home

By Team Reports May 2, 2024, 10:47pm

Soccer Recap: Cardinal Newman vs. St. Joseph's Catholic

Cardinal Newman put another one in the bag on Monday to keep their undefeated season alive. They had just enough and edged the St. Joseph's Catholic Knights out 2-1. Given Cardinal Newman's advantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina soccer rankings (they are ranked fifth, while St. Joseph's Catholic is ranked 38th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Grayson White was the driving force of Cardinal Newman's attack as he scored both of Cardinal Newman's goals, his season total up to 21 goals.

Cardinal Newman pushed their record up to 13-0-1 with that win, which was their seventh straight at home. As for St. Joseph's Catholic, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-4.

Cardinal Newman will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Riverside, where kickoff is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Riverside's last three matches have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for St. Joseph's Catholic, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Brashier Middle College Charter at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. St. Joseph's Catholic is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 3.5 goals per game this season.

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