eagles impressive in soccer scrimmage

shs gets two lopez goals to edge tka 3-1 in preseason scrimmage tuesday

Seymour Herald/Chris Silcox

A Seymour player and a Knox-Central player stuggle for control of the ball in the mud during the Eagles' 3-0 win over the Bobcats Saturday morning in the KIL Soccer Jamboree at Victor Ashe Park in North Knoxville.

By Staff Reports

published: February 27 2008 12:43 PM updated:: March 01 2008 02:03 PM

On a cold and blustery evening, the Seymour Eagles got some preseason soccer work in with a 3-1 victory over county rival The King’s Academy Tuesday at the TKA soccer complex.

Despite losing nine seniors from last season’s team, first-year SHS head coach Bobby Norwood don’t expect a major productivity drop-off, judging from what he’s seen from his squad so far.

“I think we’re going to be good,” said Norwood. “I definitely think this year’s team has a chance to be just as good as they were last year.”

Norwood said he’s seen a nice carryover from last season on a squad made up of five seniors, five juniors, seven sophomores and one freshman.

“I’ve been pleasantly surprised at how a lot of these guys have improved since last year,” Norwood observed. “There actually isn’t as much work to do (with the squad’s returning players) because they already knew what we expected from them. We’ve still got to get some of the younger guys caught up on what we’re doing but I think we’re in good shape going into the season.”

The Eagles got two goals from standout senior Carlos Lopez Tuesday night in the scrimmage against The King’s Academy. Spencer Proctor also added a score for Seymour.

Lopez put the Eagles on the board first with a score early in the first half before The King’s Academy evened the count with a marker shortly before halftime. Lopez put SHS on top for good early in the second half and Proctor added his goal a few minutes later.

Norwood said he subbed frequently throughout the contest and allowed his younger players to pick up some valuable playing-experience in a game-like situation.

Senior keepers Garrison Taylor and Garrett Becker both spent time in the goal for the Eagles during the scrimmage.

Seymour will next scrimmage at Knox-Central Friday evening at 5:50 against the Bobcats. The Eagles will compete in Saturday’s KIL Soccer Jamboree, beginning at 11:30, with back-to-back games against Central and Halls, respectively.

A full recap of Saturday's KIL Soccer Jamboree will be in next week's edition of The Seymour Herald.

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User Comments

#1 Big Boy commented, on February 28, 2008 at 11:31 p.m.:

Now that you got a real Coach maybe you'll do a little better (LOL). Just teasing Coach Williams don't get your panties all bunched up. Make sure you get all the guys in your picture the first time this year. HAVE A GREAT SEASON!!!!!!

#2 Dont worry about it commented, on February 29, 2008 at 1:53 p.m.:

The only reason the hired Bobby Norwood is because Mr. Williams is leaving to lead the US national team to a gold in the world cup.After his coach of the year honors in Region 2 District 3 they couldn't pass him up.

#3 ArlySeymour MOM commented, on March 2, 2008 at 2:22 p.m.:

Welcome Mr.Norwood !!!!!!
I am glad you are here....I know that the "Seymour Soccer Team" will have a Great Season with you.........

#4 Arly commented, on March 2, 2008 at 2:34 p.m.:

Very Good Seymour!!!!!
Lopez and Spencer"YOU ARE THE BEST "...