Paintsville, Ky. — In the 15th Region Boys Soccer Semifinals, Lawrence County ( 10-10 ) outlasted Pikeville ( 14-6-1 ) on penalty kicks Tuesday night at Johnson Central High School.
Sitting L to R Cash Curnutte, Preston Ward, Bentley Conley, Korbin Brown, Cole Robinette, Riley Maynard, Bentley Fleming, Eli Preece,
Middle L to R Branson Proctor, Dawson Kitts, Tucker Smith, Maddox Webb, Trey Keeton, CorbinLee, Bryant Stepp, Issac Maynard, Wyatt Haney, Daniel Clemente
Standing L to R Cooper Vinson, Bobby Baisden, Jack Cline, Colton New, Issac Febish, Remi Marcum, Levi Hensley
The Dawgs and Panthers played to a 2-2 stalemate after regulation and overtime before heading into Penalty kicks.
Jack Cline scored 1 goal and 1 assist, Cooper Vinson scored 1 goal and Bryant Stepp had 1 assist.
During penalty kicks goals were scored by Corbin Lee, Isaac Febish, Cooper Vinson and then the game-winner by Jack Cline.
Goalkeeper Cole Robinette was outstanding with ten saves in the win.
#1 seed Johnson Central eliminated #4 seed Prestonsburg 3-0 in the first semifinal game Tuesday.
#3 seed Lawrence County will face #1 seed and host Johnson Central in the championship game at 8:15 Wednesday night.
The SoccerDawgs will play for their fourth Region championship since 2021.
Bulldog Head Coach Scott Johnson
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… Last night was the BATTLE we knew it would be! Pikeville has a really good team with a lot of senior experience. They got the best of us in the regular season, but we knew we could stay in it last night. The team never let up and we won the marathon matchup. Our boys came in clutch in the final PK’s and showed a lot of maturity in that situation. I couldn’t be prouder of them.”
“… Johnson Central has been the team to beat all season in the 15th region. They are a very well-rounded squad. We have a plan and if we execute it, we hope to win the region championship.”
