The Elkin (NC) varsity soccer team will host Thomasville (NC) in a home playoff match today at 7 p.m. at Elkin High School. This game is part of the 2024 NCHSAA Men’s Soccer Championships – 1A tournament.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: North Carolina High School Soccer
Who: Thomasville vs Elkin
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Bracket: 2024 NCHSAA Men’s Soccer Championships – 1A
Live stream: Watch here
Game Preview: Elkin vs. Thomasville: 2024 NCHSAA Men’s Soccer Championships – 1A Playoff Preview
The Elkin (NC) varsity soccer team will take on Thomasville (NC) today at 7 p.m. in a highly anticipated 1A playoff match. The game, held at Elkin High School, is part of the 2024 NCHSAA Men’s Soccer Championships tournament.
Season Overview
Thomasville enters the game with an overall record of 11-10-2, having a mid-tier season with a .522 win percentage. In their conference, they finished with a .500 record, securing 6 wins and 6 losses. They have scored a total of 77 goals while conceding 50, averaging 3.3 goals per game. Their offensive effort is spearheaded by Darli Colado, who has netted 12 goals, while Josue Solis has contributed 7 assists. Despite a balanced scoring attack, Thomasville has struggled defensively with a 1.697 goals-against average.
On the other hand, Elkin has had an impressive season, finishing with a 15-6-2 record and a strong .696 win percentage. Their .917 conference win percentage underscores their dominance in league play, where they achieved 11 wins and only 1 loss. Elkin’s offensive prowess has been on full display this season, with a whopping 125 goals scored—averaging 5.4 goals per game. Leading the charge for Elkin is Oscar Ortiz, who has kept a strong defense, with a 1.330 goals-against average. Elkin’s attack is driven by a potent combination of offensive depth, with players like Tate Peel and Robbie Reeves contributing heavily to the goal tally.
Key Matchup
Both teams are looking to make a statement in this matchup, but Elkin’s high-scoring offense and solid defense should give them an edge. With Oscar Ortiz holding things down defensively and the attacking duo of Robbie Reeves and Tate Peel leading the charge, Elkin will aim to overwhelm Thomasville’s defense, which has shown vulnerability at times this season.
Game Outlook
With Elkin’s superior scoring and defensive numbers, they are favored to advance, but Thomasville’s tenacity and potential for upsets in close games make them a dangerous opponent. The game promises to be a hard-fought contest as both teams fight for a spot in the next round of the 2024 NCHSAA Men’s Soccer Championships.
Elkin (15-6-2) has all the momentum on their side as they enter this playoff match with a home-field advantage. Fans can expect an exciting match tonight at 7 p.m., where Elkin High School will host Thomasville in a crucial playoff showdown.
