Roanoke Rapids had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They never let the Nash Central Bulldogs get on the board and left with a 1-0 victory on Thursday. Given Roanoke Rapids' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina soccer rankings (they are ranked 64th, while Nash Central are ranked 223rd) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Roanoke Rapids' one-goal win came courtesy of Claire Walker, who's now up to ten this season.
Yellowjackets
| 05/15/25 vs Nash Central | 1-0 |
| 05/12/25 vs South Lenoir | 8-0 |
| 05/08/25 vs Northern Nash | 4-2 |
| 05/07/25 vs Southern Nash | 5-0 |
The win was the fourth in a row for Roanoke Rapids, bringing their record up to 19-1. As for Nash Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-7.
Coming up, Roanoke Rapids will be playing at home against Southwest Onslow at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Southwest Onslow will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Roanoke Rapids surely won't give up without a fight. Nash Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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