On Saturday, the Minersville Area Boys Soccer team faced off against North Schuylkill in a match on the Spartans' home turf.
Both teams brought energy and intensity, but it was North Schuylkill who came out on top, securing a 3-1 victory.
The game kicked off with North Schuylkill striking first. Max Helwig found the back of the net with 18:21 left in the first half, giving the Spartans an early lead. Minersville responded with a goal from Jordan Bowers at the 11:48 mark, tying the game 1-1. However, North Schuylkill quickly regained the lead just 20 seconds later when Zack Marcinowski scored, pushing the Spartans ahead 2-1 before halftime.
In the second half, North Schuylkill continued to apply pressure. Wyatt Zendrosky added an insurance goal, securing the Spartans' lead at 3-1. Despite their efforts, Minersville was unable to close the gap.
The victory improves North Schuylkill’s season record to 8-5 overall and 7-3 in the Schuylkill League Division 1, where they remain in third place.
Despite the loss, Minersville remains in good standing with a 9-6 record and has already clinched a spot in the District XI playoffs. They hold second place in Schuylkill League Division 2, trailing behind Shenandoah Valley.
The game kicked off with North Schuylkill striking first. Max Helwig found the back of the net with 18:21 left in the first half, giving the Spartans an early lead. Minersville responded with a goal from Jordan Bowers at the 11:48 mark, tying the game 1-1. However, North Schuylkill quickly regained the lead just 20 seconds later when Zack Marcinowski scored, pushing the Spartans ahead 2-1 before halftime.
In the second half, North Schuylkill continued to apply pressure. Wyatt Zendrosky added an insurance goal, securing the Spartans' lead at 3-1. Despite their efforts, Minersville was unable to close the gap.
The victory improves North Schuylkill’s season record to 8-5 overall and 7-3 in the Schuylkill League Division 1, where they remain in third place.
Despite the loss, Minersville remains in good standing with a 9-6 record and has already clinched a spot in the District XI playoffs. They hold second place in Schuylkill League Division 2, trailing behind Shenandoah Valley.
