The varsity soccer team from Southern School of Energy and Sustainability (Durham, NC) will host Currituck County (Barco, NC) in a home playoff match today at 6:00 PM. This game is part of the 2024 NCHSAA Men’s Soccer Championships – 3A tournament.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: North Carolina High School Soccer
Who: Currituck County vs SSEAS
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Bracket: 2024 NCHSAA Men’s Soccer Championships – 3A
Live stream: Watch here
Game Preview:
The Southern School of Energy and Sustainability (SSEAS) varsity soccer team is gearing up for a thrilling 2024 NCHSAA Men’s Soccer Championships – 3A playoff match against Currituck County today at 6:00 PM. The match will be hosted at SSEAS in Durham, NC.
Both teams have had standout seasons, but SSEAS comes into this game with a significantly stronger overall record. SSEAS boasts a remarkable 18-2-2 record, having finished a perfect 14-0 in their conference play. Their offensive firepower has been impressive, scoring 120 goals while allowing only 15 throughout the season. The team’s defense has been particularly formidable, with a 0.493 goals-against average—one of the best in the state.
In contrast, Currituck County enters the match with a 15-6 record, finishing 10-2 in their conference. Despite their solid performance, their defense has shown some vulnerability, conceding 35 goals on the season. However, they are no slouches offensively, with 76 goals to their name. The standout player for Currituck County is Mason Allen, who leads the team with 14 goals and 10 shots.
Key to SSEAS’ success has been their balanced attack, spearheaded by Joseth Banegas with 33 goals and Juan Soliz contributing with 24 assists. SSEAS has shown incredible depth, with their entire squad contributing to both offensive and defensive plays.
The game will be a clash of strength against strength, with SSEAS looking to extend their dominance at home and continue their unbeaten conference run. While Currituck County will be looking to upset the high-flying SSEAS team, they will need to overcome the tight-knit defense and fast-paced offense of their opponents.
In their only common opponent matchup, both teams suffered a loss to Cardinal Gibbons, though SSEAS came closer in their encounter, losing 1-0 compared to Currituck’s 3-0 defeat. This sets the stage for what promises to be an exciting match as both teams look to advance in the 2024 tournament.
