AUBURNDALE – Orangewood Christian's younger boys soccer staff ended the season the identical approach it began.
The Rams (16-4-1) had been shut out for simply the second time within the 2023-24 season Friday afternoon throughout a 3-0 loss towards Tampa Carrollwood Day (18-2-1) within the FHSAA Class 2A state championship recreation. at Lake Myrtle Sports activities Park.
Orangewood opened with a 1-0 loss at Lakeland Christian (16-4-2), then outscored its opponents 69-22.
“This was a shock. I didn't assume we might go this far initially of the season,” Orangewood coach Nick Bond mentioned. “I'm actually pleased with them for making it this far. They put in quite a lot of work. It wasn't splendid that we misplaced as we speak, however they will hold their heads up.”
Orangewood fielded a roster that included 13 freshmen and sophomores amongst its 16 gamers.
The turning level for the Rams got here on the edge of the district event after they tied 1-1 at Apopka (6-9-3).
“After taking part in like that with a staff that had 15 seniors, I assumed we’d have a great probability to make it within the playoffs,” Bond mentioned.
Carrollwood received its first state title in windy situations, outshooting the Rams 14-8 and getting targets from Jacob Zager, Juan Garanton and Greg Tilzer.
It’s Orangewood's fifth loss towards the Patriots for the reason that 2019-20 season.
There was a 15-minute delay early within the first half after referee Joe Kirchon of the Central Florida Ridge Officers Affiliation fell to the turf and was attended to by trainers at 31:22.
Kirchon was in a position to stroll off the sector with some help.
Orangewood was taking part in in its third state championship recreation. The Rams received the 1A title in 2015 and completed second in '16.
This text initially appeared on OrlandoSentinel.com. E mail JC Carnahan at jcarnahan@orlandosentinel.com.
