The Mathews High School soccer teams kicked off their season with a JV co-ed and varsity boys’ scrimmage at Rappahannock High School on March 17. The JV Devils lost their game, 5-1, with eighth grader Brijido Fraire scoring the only goal.
The varsity squad had one goal by Stanley Ouma five minutes into the game, with an assist by Salvador Cardenas. The Raiders tied up the score late into the second half. Other than the 1-1 score, MHS goalkeeper Adam Dustin did not let any other goals slide by him in his territory. Dustin managed two back-to-back saves, one leading to a corner kick and another shot on goal by Rappahannock, which he did not let pass.
The second game was held at MHS against the Northumberland Indians on Friday. The JV Blue Devils took its first win of the season with a final of 4-0. Eighth grader Meredith Salvadori scored the first goal of the game, followed by two goals from Eric Cardenas, and one by Leah Hyde.
Varsity boys followed the JV squad with the second win for t...