North Augusta boys’ soccer team made history by defeating Indian Land 3-1 in the second round of the Class AAAA playoffs. The Jackets had a bye in the first round and started their playoff journey at home on Wednesday.
Indian Land, after a strong first half, scored to lead North Augusta 1-0. However, North Augusta was able to take advantage of scoring opportunities in both halves while shutting down Indian Land defensively, leading to a satisfying win.
Head coach Brent DeGennaro praised his team’s performance, calling it one of their best finishes of the year. He highlighted the leadership of players like Stevens and Holden as key factors in the team’s success.
The Jackets fought hard for possession throughout the match, disrupting Indian Land’s momentum and maintaining control. Justus Holden’s exceptional goalkeeping skills proved crucial for North Augusta as he made several key saves to keep them in the game.
In the second half, Indian Land tied things up but North Augusta responded quickly with Gavin Rodriguez finding the back of the net to regain the lead and extend their dominance over Indian Land. The Jackets maintained composure throughout
