Cape soccer falls to Indian River 6-2
The father versus son Kilby soccer rivalry continued March 21 at Champions Stadium, where the father took a 6-2 victory back to Indian River.
Junior Isabella Scurci scored once, while little sis freshman Sophia hit the twine four times to lead the Indians. Hannah Bird scored the other goal for the visitors. Madison Tipton, Anahi Parada, Lillyan Merrick, Sophia Scurci and Bird each tallied an assist.
Cape senior Jo Ingerski scored both of Cape’s goals in the second half.
The Indians outshot the Vikings 25-8.
Sophomore keeper Brianna Burrell made 14 saves for the Vikings, while Indian’ goalie Alexandria Davidson stopped four shots.
“Our effort to play physical in the first half was not there,” said Cape coach Patrick Kilby. “After our halftime talk, the girls were energized and played with a more competitive spirit. After going down 4-0 in the first half, our goal was to come out and win the second half. We showed that we can play with anyone, as the second half score was 2-2. Our hope is that the competitive drive we saw in the second half carries us into Milford on Friday.”
IR coach Steve Kilby believes the difference in the game was, “the ability our girls have regarding their first touch, and the balance and the support we have in our system.”
Cape travels to Milford Friday, March 25, to face the Bucs. The Indians play the Bulldogs of Laurel Thursday, March 24.
Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs.
