While Clayton didn't have the best season last year (they finished 5-14-3), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They had just enough and edged the South Garner Titans out 2-1 on Friday. Given the Comets' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina soccer rankings (they are ranked 45th, while the Titans are ranked 233rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Ethan Hancock-Arroyo and
Christopher Serrano scored both of Clayton's goals, bringing their combined season tally to 17 goals.
The win made it two in a row for Clayton and bumps their season record up to 7-1-1. As for South Garner, they now have a losing record at 4-5-1.
Clayton will head out on the road to face off against Garner at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Clayton's last three matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for South Garner, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Willow Spring at 5:30 p.m.
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