UNCW defeats Duke in men’s soccer again; Coastal Christian continues to roll in soccer too

WILMINGTON, NC (UNCW) — Jacob VanCompernolle scored twice, including the game-winner in the 79th minute, to lift #26 UNCW past #23 Duke, 2-1, on Tuesday at the UNCW Soccer Stadium.

The Seahawks ran their winning streak to four and improved to 6-1-1 with the win. The Blue Devils dropped to 3-3-1 with the loss and saw their losing streak to UNCW extended to three.

On the winning goal, Duke attempted to clear the ball but Brayden Smith was able to collect the ball and send a short pass to the left wing to VanCompernolle. After taking a touch to settle the ball, VanCompernolle ripped a left-footed shot across the penalty area and inside the far post for the winner.

Trailing 1-0 after 45 minutes of play, Duke was able to draw even in the 69th minute on a header from Pat Eggleston. Sean Davis set up the tying score with a corner kick from the right side that found Eggleston’s head in the middle of the penalty area.

Davis had an opportunity to give the Blue Devils the lead in the 75th minute, but UNCW goalkeeper Sean Melvin guessed correctly on Davis’ penalty kick for the save.

VanCompernolle opened the scoring in the 38th minute with a header off a corner kick by Mateo Cardona.

Melvin finished with five saves while Joe Ohaus made two stops for Duke.

The Seahawks finished with a 16-13 advantage in shots after taking a 9-2 lead in the first half.

UP NEXT: The Seahawks visit Williamsburg, Va., to open Colonial Athletic Association play against William & Mary on Sept. 27. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. The game will be streamed for free by Tribeathletics.tv

NOTES: The victory was the third straight for the Seahawks over the Blue Devils … VanCompernolle now has eight career goals, including two game-winners … His previous game-winner was against Georgia State in 2012 … UNCW hit the goal post on four occasions … The Seahawks now are 5-0-0 when scoring twice in a game … Tonight’s crowd was announced at 882.

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Tuesday High School Scoreboard

VOLLEYBALL
NORTH BRUNSWICK 3 – NORTHSIDE 0
HOGGARD 3 – TOPSAIL 0
OUTH COLUMBUS 3 – WEST COLUMBUS 0
FAYETTEVILLE ACADEMY 3 – CAPE FEAR ACADEMY 1
WEST BRUNSWICK 3 – LANEY 2
MIDWAY 3 – EAST BLADEN 0
COASTAL CHRISTIAN 3 – HARRELLS CHRISTIAN 0
ANNA GRACE HOLDFORD 20 ASSISTS, CALLIE WEAVER 16 DIGS & SAM MAGEE 7 KILLS

BOYS SOCCER
FAYETTEVILLE ACADEMY 8 – CAPE FEAR ACADEMY 1
COASTAL CHRISTIAN 9 – HARRELLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 0 **Click icon to see video
DOUGLAS MCKINNEY, RICHARD WETHERILL & MATTHEW SNYDER ALL SCORED TWICE FOR COASTAL
COASTAL CHRISTIAN NOW RANKED 3RD IN THE STATE IN PRIVATE SCHOOL SOCCER RANKINGS

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RALEIGH, NC (AP) – The Associated Press state high school football poll for the week of September 23, first-place votes in parentheses, records and total points as voted upon by a statewide panel of prep sports writers:

Class 4-A
1. Charlotte Mallard Creek (4) (3-1) 147 2
2. New Bern (9) (5-0) 144 3
3. Matthews Butler (4-1) 134 1
4. Greensboro Dudley (4-0) 119 4
5. Richmond County (5) (5-0) 115 NR
6. Charlotte Independence (5-0) 110 5
7. Mooresville (4-0) 63 6
8. West Forsyth (5-0) 57 7
9. Scotland County (4-1) 35 8
10. Apex Middle Creek (4-0) 26 9
Others receiving 10 or more points: Wake Forest (4-0) 22, Greenville Rose (5-0) 11.

Class 3-A
1. Southern Durham (13) (4-0) 174 1
2. Shelby Crest (5) (4-0) 165 2
3. Havelock (4-1) 135 3
4. Northern Guilford (4-0) 116 4
5. Concord (4-0) 101 5
6. Orange County (4-0) 71 6
7. Wilson Fike (5-0) 62 8
8. Morganton Freedom (3-0-1) 53 7
9. Weddington (5-0) 52 9
10. Asheville (4-1) 25 10
Others receiving 10 or more points: Southern Guilford (5-0) 11, Asheville Erwin (4-0) 10.

Class 2-A
1. Southwest Onslow (15) (5-0) 177 1
2. East Lincoln (1) (4-0) 147 2
3. Elizabeth City Northeastern (1) (5-0) 127 3
4. Shelby (4-1) 115 T4
5. Farmville Central (5-0) 95 6
6. Newton-Conover (1) (3-0-1) 69 8
(tie)Franklin (4-1) 69 9
8. Clinton (3-0) 46 10
9. Monroe (3-2) 44 T4
10. Reidsville (3-2) 37 7
Others receiving 10 or more points: Washington (3-1) 31, Black Mountain Owen (4-0) 14.

Class 1-A
1. Wallace-Rose Hill (17) (4-0) 170 1
2. Princeton (5-0) 146 2
3. Warsaw Kenan (3-1) 132 3
4. Mt. Airy (5-0) 121 5
5. Robbinsville (4-0) 84 7
6. Swain County (4-1) 82 6
7. Plymouth (4-1) 62 10
8. West Montgomery (4-1) 57 T8
9. Murphy (3-2) 27 4
10. Tarboro (3-2) 19 T8
Others receiving 10 or more points: Alleghany County (4-0) 17.

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LANCASTER, SC (CFCC RELEASE) — Cape Fear Community College bounced back in the team’s second trip to the Palmetto State over the last four days as the Sea Devils pulled out a 4-3 win over USC-Lancaster in overtime on Tuesday afternoon.

With the score knotted at three after the Lancers equalized the match twice during regulation, former Laney High School standout Brian Pinder notched the game-winner in extra time off an assist from Nate Torbett in the 98th minute.

“I’m happy for the boys that we were able to pick up a much needed win today,” said Cape Fear Coach Chris Libert. “It’s always tough to play on the road and in inclement conditions. I’m glad we responded.”

Torbett opened the scoring in the sixth minute with help from Mamadou Kelleh and Pinder tallied 60 seconds later on a penalty kick to give Cape Fear an early two goal lead.

The home team battled its way back towards the midway point and tied the game just after the break in the 47th minute.

CFCC went up again in the 69th minute when Kelleh scored off a CJ Morales assist, but the Lancers forced over-time with its second equalizer late in the regulation.

Dakota Moore had five saves in net for the Sea Devils, while Pinder added to his total for the year with four goals on the season.

Cape Fear moved to 6-3 overall and leveled their record to 3-3 in conference heading into a Region X match against Spartanburg Methodist on Friday. Sept. 26.

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