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.
