Boyd-Buchanan’s Emma Rogers, left, attempts a header on a corner kick as goal keep Payten Perry just misses with the hand. Rogers’ header missed but Boyd defeated East Ridge 7-0, in Region 3-A/AA soccer semifinal game at Boyd-Buchanan.
Boyd-Buchanan’s Emma Rogers (13) gains control of from East Ridge’s Anna Villegas (27) in Tuesday’s Region 3-A/AA soccer semifinal game at Boyd-Buchanan. The Buc’s won 7-0.Boyd-Buchanan’s Lady Buccaneers have had to play all high school soccer season trying not to think about their chances of winning that elusive region championship. Well, they can start thinking about it now.
With the first goal coming 3:36 into Tuesday’s match, the Lady Bucs cruised past East Ridge 7-0 in a Region 3-A/AA semifinal at Boyd-Buchanan.
Boyd-Buchanan (14-4), which now owns the single-season school record for victories, will host fellow District 5 member Arts & Sciences on Thursday for the region championship. CSAS advanced by edging District 6 champion Hixson 2-1.
“I hate playing a team three times,” said Boyd-Buchanan coach Todd Ledbetter, whose team is 2-0 against the Lady Patriots this season. “They know us. Plus there’s the revenge factor. They’re going to make the adjustments. Then I’ll have to make adjustments. I think if we’re efficient the way we were tonight, I think we can be successful.”
Boyd-Buchanan and CSAS have earned berths in Saturday’s state sectionals, where winners advance to the state tournament.