Goals keep rolling in for Jamie Rollins, Sequatchie County

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Sequatchie County sophomore Jamie Rollins (3) shoots and scores during the first half of a 5-1 home win over CSAS on Thursday night. Rollins has 24 goals this season.
Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Sequatchie County sophomore Jamie Rollins (3) shoots and scores during the first half of a 5-1 home win over CSAS on Thursday night. Rollins has 24 goals this season.

DUNLAP, Tenn. - With breakaway speed and a drive to find the back net, Sequatchie County forward Jamie Rollins can take over a soccer game at any moment.

Rollins scored the equalizer and the go-ahead goal just two minutes apart as the Lady Indians concluded their regular season with a 5-1 home victory over Arts & Sciences on Thursday night.

The sophomore got her 23rd goal this season off Lindsey Weaver's cross to the left post, then made a sensational run at the right post and lifted a tricky shot over the keeper's head and into the top right corner in the 22nd minute for No. 24.

"It's not just me. My teammates are always passing and setting me up for scores even off deflected shots," said Rollins who has helped her team to a 67-5 scoring advantage this year. "If it wasn't for the girls around me, I wouldn't be able to do what I am now. I use my speed every chance I get, but great passing helps me score, too."

Sequatchie County (9-1) bounced back from a 3-2 loss to Cumberland County on Tuesday, when the Lady Indians nearly overcame a three-goal deficit in the second half.

Against CSAS, senior Channing Barker continued her spot-on penalty-kick shooting with her third score from that spot in as many games, and the sister duo of Dylan and Rileigh Belk scored the second-half goals. Rollins didn't play after halftime.

Rileigh cracked double digits in season goals as she broke away on a run down the middle to send a blazing shot to the top left corner and finish the scoring in the 55th minute. The senior midfielder leads the team with nine assists and said she tries to help teammates score first when she can.

"We all work really well together," said Rileigh, whose sophomore sister has 16 goals this year. "Passing-wise, I feel like I can really open up Jamie and Dylan for great looks. I can always count on them to get the job done and finish most of the time."

CSAS (3-6-2) was ahead just four minutes into the game as Jensen Ware took advantage of a miscue on the back line to send in an uncontested score.

After winning the first district championship in program history last year, Sequatchie County looks capable of much more.

"We were challenged this week, and I think we learned a lot from facing two tough teams," coach Tommy Blevins said. "Jamie's threat is one that makes a lot of teams try to double-team her as the match goes on, and we have a very deep offense with others who can score, too. Rileigh is a big factor for us and is a patient and smart soccer player.

"If the girls can keep working together, hopefully we can repeat as district champions and make a memorable run."

Contact Patrick MacCoon at pmaccoon@timesfreepress.com. Follow him on Twitter @PMacCoon.

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