Local boys' soccer teams fall in the first round of state playoffs

The four local boys' soccer teams in the state playoffs all dropped their first round games Wednesday night.

SANDY CREEK 3, ADAIRSVILLE 1 (Overtime) The Adairsville boys led 1-0 at halftime on a goal by JJ Grimaldo and carried that goal deep into the second half. The Tigers had multiple scoring opportunities in the half to add to their lead but, according to coach John Terrell, did not capitalize on open looks.

The host Patriots scored an equalizer with about three minutes remaining in regulation to send the game into overtime. Sandy Creek scored twice in the overtime periods. This was the first-ever state playoff appearance for the Adairsville boys soccer program.

“We return 10 of 11 starters next year,” noted Terrell. “We also have a big group moving up from the middle school so we expect to continue moving in the right direction next year.”

Sandy Creek improved to 11-8 on the season and advances to host Hebron Christian in the second round next Tuesday. The Tigers’ season ends with a 7-9 mark.

FLOWERY BRANCH 2, CARTERSVILLE 0

The Cartersville boys lost their first round state playoff game at Flowery Branch Wednesday night, 2-0. The Falcons (10-5-3), champions of Region 8-5A, advance to host Cambridge in the second round next Tuesday.

The Hurricanes’ season ends with a 5-8-3 record.

CLARKE CENTRAL 2, WOODLAND 0

The Woodland boys lost their first round state playoff game at Clarke Central Wednesday night, 2-0.

The Gladiators (16-2), Region 8-5A runner-up, advance to play at Midtown in the second round next Tuesday.

The Wildcats’ season ends with a 6-5-1 mark.

LOGANVILLE 6, CASS 1

The Cass boys lost their first round state playoff game Wednesday night at Loganville, 6-1.

The Red Devils (9-9), a three-seed from Region 8-5A, advance to the second round next Tuesday and will travel to Region 6-5A champion, Centennial.

The Colonels’ season ends with an 8-8 record.