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Central soccer spoils Sussex Academy’s Homecoming

Golden Knights eke out a 1-0 win on the road
Sussex Academy’s Alexander Jaimes and Central’s Javier Escobar-Perez jockey for position as Gabino Escobar-Perez tries to throw the ball in from the sidelines. NICK ROTH PHOTOS
Nick Roth
October 25, 2021

The Sussex Central Golden Knights took the bus back across Georgetown Oct. 22 with a 1-0 win at Sussex Academy’s Homecoming game. 

Central dominated possession in the first half, but the score remained tied 0-0 at the break. The Golden Knights’ Kerry Perez-Perez scored the game’s only goal in the second half. 

Additional statistics for the game are not available. 

It was the third straight win for Central, which is now 7-2 on the season. 

It was the fifth straight loss for the Seahawks, who dropped to 6-5 with four games remaining. 

Sussex Academy held its annual Homecoming festivities at halftime. See coverage in the Friday, Oct. 29 edition. 

Building a Sussex Academy wall are (l-r) Evan Jarrell, Joseph Herrera Gomez and Michael Daniello. Central’s Elder Roblero Morales tries to find a good position.
Central’s Jerry Velasquez-Mazariegos tries to find a way around SAAS’s Mack Leonhartt.
Central’s Gabino Escobar-Perez finds some open space.
Michael Daniello finds some space in the midfield.
Battling for a ball are Lex Johnson, left, and Javier Escobar-Perez.
Michael Daniello, left, tries to get position on Central’s Rovin Ortiz-Sanchez.
Sussex Academy’s Joseph Herrera Gomez shields the ball from a Central defender.
Sussex Academy’s Ryan Zane Miller shows off his ups as he out-jumps a Central midfielder.
Sussex Academy’s Joseph Herrera Gomez makes his way through a collection of Golden Knights.
Alexander Jaimes unloads a pass in the midfield.
Sussex Academy’s Daniel Hearn makes a move.

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Nick Roth is the news editor. He has been with the Cape Gazette since 2012, previously covering town beats in Milton and Lewes. In addition to serving on the editorial board and handling page layout, Nick is responsible for the weekly Delaware History in Photographs feature and enjoys writing stories about the Cape Region’s history. Prior to the Cape Gazette, Nick worked for the Delmarva Media Group, including the Delaware Wave, Delaware Coast Press and Salisbury Daily Times. He also contributed to The News Journal. Originally from Boyertown, Pa., Nick attended Shippensburg University in central Pennsylvania, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He’s won several MDDC awards during his career for both writing and photography. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, going to the beach with his family and cheering for Philadelphia sports teams. 

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