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Rossview soccer beats Dickson County in region semis





Dylan Hood (#16) celebrates Rossview's go-ahead goal.RYAN VINSON

Dylan Hood (#16) celebrates Rossview’s go-ahead goal.RYAN VINSON

Even when the Rossview Hawks can’t score – at least by their standards – they’re winning big soccer games by multiple goals.

That’s what happened on Tuesday night when the District 13-3A champions hosted the Dickson County Cougars for the Region 7-3A semifinals.

“I don’t know what the stats are on how many shots we had tonight, but it felt like we were attacking in space, maybe the best we’ve done all year,” said RHS head coach Seth Ramsey. “We just weren’t clinical in front of the net. I’d be curious to go see how many shots we had. That’s soccer some nights – that’s just the sport.”

Despite their inability to finish most of the time, the Hawks still defeated the Cougars 3-1, advancing to the region title game along with a berth into the state sectional.

The two teams had met just 12 days prior, with the Hawks winning by the same score. Though they used some of their experience from that contest to prepare, Rossview was more focused on themselves.

Karl Pietsch (#9) pushes the ball around Rossview's defense.RYAN VINSON

Karl Pietsch (#9) pushes the ball around Rossview’s defense.RYAN VINSON

“A little bit in terms of what we worked on yesterday,” Ramsey said. “Thinking about some things, we could attack some space here, there. But at the same time, we kind of focused on us. What do we need to do?”

As he has all season, Rossview’s Chance Siler began the scoring with a goal in the 13th minute to give his team an early advantage. That score held through halftime, but Dickson County nailed an equalizer in the 62nd minute.

The deadlock was short-lived, though, as Siler scored his second goal of the night just five minutes later, giving the Cougars a short window to save their season.

Dickson head coach Christopher Cardona opted to play only three back in the final five minutes in an attempt to up the offensive intensity, but the thinned-out backfield allowed the Hawks’ Graham Duncan to nail the final goal from deep with three minutes left.

Despite the loss, Cardona is proud of the way his team competed against the now 14-1-1 Hawks.

Zach Fulcher takes a free kick for Dickson County.RYAN VINSON

Zach Fulcher takes a free kick for Dickson County.RYAN VINSON

“Considering where we came, where we started, and to be in a regional game and have an opportunity to win it, couldn’t ask for anything more out of these guys,” he said. “Especially these seniors; they really stepped up as leaders this season. We had a rough start in the Smoky Mountain Cup, so just to be able to put it all together and play at a high level and play how I wanted them to play – with intensity and passion. They were passing really well and making some great plays defensively.”

They finish the season 6-11-2.

Rossview will visit the Henry County Patriots (9-5-1) for the region championship on Thursday, May 19. The Hawks defeated the Patriots 3-2 on March 14 in their only previous meeting this season.

The winner will host a sectional game on Saturday, May 21.

Ethan Barnes (left) and Dylan Hood prepare to head the ball.RYAN VINSON

Ethan Barnes (left) and Dylan Hood prepare to head the ball.RYAN VINSON

Dickson County's Ethan Barnes pushes the ball ahead.RYAN VINSON

Dickson County’s Ethan Barnes pushes the ball ahead.RYAN VINSON

Graham Duncan (#13) congratulates Chance Siler (#22) for scoring a goal.RYAN VINSON

Graham Duncan (#13) congratulates Chance Siler (#22) for scoring a goal.RYAN VINSON

Dylan Hood silences the opposition after Rossview takes the lead late.RYAN VINSON

Dylan Hood silences the opposition after Rossview takes the lead late.RYAN VINSON

Grey Beaubien directs the Cougars after making a save.RYAN VINSON

Grey Beaubien directs the Cougars after making a save.RYAN VINSON

Samuel Woodard takes a Dickson County goal kick.RYAN VINSON

Samuel Woodard takes a Dickson County goal kick.RYAN VINSON

Drew Kavli pushes the ball around Rossview's defense.RYAN VINSON

Drew Kavli pushes the ball around Rossview’s defense.RYAN VINSON

Rossview keeper Nate Smith snatches the ball from the air.RYAN VINSON

Rossview keeper Nate Smith snatches the ball from the air.RYAN VINSON

Zach Fulcher (left) fouls Graham Duncan while contesting a header.RYAN VINSON

Zach Fulcher (left) fouls Graham Duncan while contesting a header.RYAN VINSON

Miguel Ramirez passes for Dickson County.RYAN VINSON

Miguel Ramirez passes for Dickson County.RYAN VINSON

Karl Pietsch (#9) passes the ball ahead.RYAN VINSON

Karl Pietsch (#9) passes the ball ahead.RYAN VINSON

Rossview coach Seth Ramsey (right) addresses the Hawks at halftime.RYAN VINSON

Rossview coach Seth Ramsey (right) addresses the Hawks at halftime.RYAN VINSON

Dickson County coach Chris Cardona addresses the Cougars at the half.RYAN VINSON

Dickson County coach Chris Cardona addresses the Cougars at the half.RYAN VINSON

Brody Reynolds chases down a pass.RYAN VINSON

Brody Reynolds chases down a pass.RYAN VINSON

Drew Kavli (#5) and Christian Sanchez (#9) contest the ball.RYAN VINSON

Drew Kavli (#5) and Christian Sanchez (#9) contest the ball.RYAN VINSON

Graham Duncan redirects the ball to threaten a goal.RYAN VINSON

Graham Duncan redirects the ball to threaten a goal.RYAN VINSON

Karl Pietsch (#9) cuts off Beckett Kendrick for the ball.RYAN VINSON

Karl Pietsch (#9) cuts off Beckett Kendrick for the ball.RYAN VINSON

Seth Weber (left) and Miguel Ramirez (right) battle for the ball on the goal line.RYAN VINSON

Seth Weber (left) and Miguel Ramirez (right) battle for the ball on the goal line.RYAN VINSON

Dickson County's defenders scramble to stop an attack by Seth Weber (right).RYAN VINSON

Dickson County’s defenders scramble to stop an attack by Seth Weber (right).RYAN VINSON

Ethan Morris jumps to stop the ball with his body.RYAN VINSON

Ethan Morris jumps to stop the ball with his body.RYAN VINSON

Graham Duncan winds up for a kick.RYAN VINSON

Graham Duncan winds up for a kick.RYAN VINSON

Beckett Kendrick (#0) passes the ball forward.RYAN VINSON

Beckett Kendrick (#0) passes the ball forward.RYAN VINSON

Christian Sanchez pushes the ball ahead with a light touch.RYAN VINSON

Christian Sanchez pushes the ball ahead with a light touch.RYAN VINSON

Nate Smith kicks the ball back into play.RYAN VINSON

Nate Smith kicks the ball back into play.RYAN VINSON

Rossview keeper Nate Smith collects the ball.RYAN VINSON

Rossview keeper Nate Smith collects the ball.RYAN VINSON

Dylan Hood (#16) congratulates Chance Siler (#22) for scoring.RYAN VINSON

Dylan Hood (#16) congratulates Chance Siler (#22) for scoring.RYAN VINSON

Chance Siler kicks a goal for Rossview.RYAN VINSON

Chance Siler kicks a goal for Rossview.RYAN VINSON

Ethan Drew kicks the ball into the box.RYAN VINSON

Ethan Drew kicks the ball into the box.RYAN VINSON

Dylan Hood (left) moves the ball around Zach Fulcher.RYAN VINSON

Dylan Hood (left) moves the ball around Zach Fulcher.RYAN VINSON

Isaac Taylor (#8) and Chance Siler (#22) clash for a header.RYAN VINSON

Isaac Taylor (#8) and Chance Siler (#22) clash for a header.RYAN VINSON

Jake Pendergrass (#18) tries to block a shot by Chance Siler (#22).RYAN VINSON

Jake Pendergrass (#18) tries to block a shot by Chance Siler (#22).RYAN VINSON

Chance Siler (#22) races past Jake Pendergrass.RYAN VINSON

Chance Siler (#22) races past Jake Pendergrass.RYAN VINSON

Rossview's Ethan Drew takes a free kick.RYAN VINSON

Rossview’s Ethan Drew takes a free kick.RYAN VINSON

A tough challenge by Jose Figueroa (#17) sends Seth Weber falling over.RYAN VINSON

A tough challenge by Jose Figueroa (#17) sends Seth Weber falling over.RYAN VINSON

Christian Sanchez passes the ball for Rossview.RYAN VINSON

Christian Sanchez passes the ball for Rossview.RYAN VINSON

Chance Siler leaps for a midair shot at the goal.RYAN VINSON

Chance Siler leaps for a midair shot at the goal.RYAN VINSON

Luke Henderson gets a foot on the ball from the ground.RYAN VINSON

Luke Henderson gets a foot on the ball from the ground.RYAN VINSON

Jose Figueroa (#17) turns the ball away from Chance Siler (#22).RYAN VINSON

Jose Figueroa (#17) turns the ball away from Chance Siler (#22).RYAN VINSON

Grey Beaubien pushes ahead after making a save.RYAN VINSON

Grey Beaubien pushes ahead after making a save.RYAN VINSON

Miguel Ramirez (#10) interrupts a drive by Seth Weber (#21).RYAN VINSON

Miguel Ramirez (#10) interrupts a drive by Seth Weber (#21).RYAN VINSON

Luke Henderson (right) shields the ball from Beckett Kendrick (#0).RYAN VINSON

Luke Henderson (right) shields the ball from Beckett Kendrick (#0).RYAN VINSON

Beckett Kendrick kicks the ball ahead for the Hawks.RYAN VINSON

Beckett Kendrick kicks the ball ahead for the Hawks.RYAN VINSON

 

 

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