Sussex Tech soccer falls to Sallies 7-0
The Sussex Tech soccer team ended its season at 8-4-4 Nov. 10 with a 7-0 loss to top-seeded Salesianum at Milford’s Briggs Stadium. The Sals outshot the Ravens 15-3, with Sussex Tech keeper Jodi Johnson making seven saves. Sallies also led in corner kicks 7-0.
Sallies struck first at the 13-minute mark and added three more before the halftime break. They continued their offensive prowess by adding three more in the second half.
“Tonight’s defeat to an excellent Salesianum team was tough,” said Tech head coach Carlos Villa. “But it doesn’t take away from how proud I am of our team. We had a very successful season returning to the state tournament. Hopefully this team will take all of the experiences from this year and use them to grow and become resilient young men.”
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.
