The Heide Trask (Rocky Point, NC) varsity soccer team will host Roanoke Rapids (NC) today at 6 p.m. in a home playoff match at Heide Trask. This game is part of the “2024 NCHSAA Men’s Soccer Championships – 2A” tournament.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: North Carolina High School Soccer
Who: Roanoke Rapids vs Heide Trask
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Bracket: 2024 NCHSAA Men’s Soccer Championships – 2A
Live stream: Watch here
Game Preview: Roanoke Rapids vs. Heide Trask: 2024 NCHSAA Men’s Soccer Championships – 2A Playoff Preview
The Roanoke Rapids (10-10) varsity soccer team is set to face off against the Heide Trask (11-11-1) varsity team today at 6 p.m. in a highly anticipated playoff match at Heide Trask. This game is part of the 2024 NCHSAA Men’s Soccer Championships – 2A tournament.
Team Records & Statistics
Both teams come into this match with balanced records. Roanoke Rapids, with an overall win percentage of .500 (10-10), has shown strong performance in both home and away games, with a .500 win percentage in conference play. The team has scored 49 goals and allowed 44 against them this season.
On the other hand, Heide Trask has a similar overall record of 11-11-1 (.500 win percentage), but with a stronger conference showing at .750. The team has scored 56 goals and conceded 46. Both teams have an equal number of wins in state play, making this matchup even more intriguing.
Key Players
Roanoke Rapids will rely on senior forward Balmoris Gonzalez, who has netted 23 goals this season, along with his 8 assists. Heide Trask will counter with their standout player, Diego Gomez Reyes, who has scored 17 goals and provided 15 assists. Both players will be crucial in deciding the outcome of this playoff match.
Head-to-Head Comparison
While both teams have had a competitive season, Roanoke Rapids has shown the ability to close out games, averaging 2.5 goals per game and a solid scoring attack. Heide Trask has also been offensive, with a similar average of 2.4 goals per game, and their ability to control the ball in critical moments will be key in this matchup.
Defensive Strengths
Defensively, Heide Trask holds an edge with a slightly stronger goals-against average of 1.817, compared to Roanoke Rapids’ defensive efforts. The play of goalkeepers like Pedro Sandoval from Heide Trask, with a 1.817 GAA, and Edenilson Saravia from Roanoke Rapids will play a significant role in deciding how many goals each team will allow.
Common Opponents
Both teams have faced a variety of opponents, and while their records against common teams do not overlap much, their head-to-head record suggests this will be a competitive contest.
Conclusion
As both teams aim for advancement in the NCHSAA 2A Soccer Championships, this game promises to be an exciting, hard-fought battle. With talented players like Gonzalez and Reyes leading the charge, and solid defensive units ready to keep the game tight, fans can expect a thrilling contest this evening.
