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Delmarva Christian soccer falls to Spartans 3-2

Delmarva Christian’s Justin Boyer, right, battles for a 50/50 ball with Lake Forest’s Abdullah Ahmad-Statts. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
October 4, 2021

It came down to the last minute of regulation Oct. 2, as Lake Forest put in the winning goal for a 3-2 victory over Delmarva Christian at All Sports Day Oct. 2 in Georgetown.

The Royals started out hot, putting up a score from Gavin Catron in the first 10 minutes of play. The Spartans struck back just before halftime to tie the game. The second half saw the Spartans scoring first. Royals junior Gabe Herling answered the call, scoring with a few minutes left, but Lake’s Nurrideen Ahmad-Statts hit the twine late for the 3-2 win.

Royals keeper Lou Fleurima made seven saves in goal.

The Royals travel to Indian River Monday, Oct. 4, while the Spartans host Laurel Tuesday, Oct. 5.

 

Lake’s Jackson Starkey and goalie Jackson Massey block a ball from a crowd off a corner.
Delmarva Christian’s Zach Smith gets major air to control the ball while teammate Isaiah Walton waits to assist.
Delmarva Christian’s Kasey Bell moves the ball away from Lake Forest’s Nurrideen Ahmad-Statts.
Royals player Gavin Catron, left, speeds the ball away from Lake’s Mason Hay.
Delmarva Christian’s Kasey Bell controls the ball in the midfield in front of Lake’s Cole Miller.
Delmarva Christian’s Zach Smith traps a high ball.
Delmarva Christian’s Isaiah Walton, right, collides with Lake Forest’s Nehemie Clerge.
Royals goalie Loubens Fleurima clears the ball after a save.
Lewis Burris controls the ball for the Royals.
Riley Briggs moves the ball into the Lake defensive zone.
Royals junior Gabe Herling reacts to just missing the cage.

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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. 

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