ASHS Panthers’ soccer team falls to Savannah Arts in first round of state playoffs

Published 3:07 pm Wednesday, April 21, 2021

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SAVANNAH – The Americus-Sumter Varsity Boys’ Soccer Team’s season came to an end on Tuesday, April 20, as the as the Panthers fell to Savannah Arts Academy (SAA) 12-2 in the first round of the GHSA Class AAA State Playoffs.

Kevin Abarca and Leo Lopez scored the Panthers’ only two goals of the match. Abarca was able to score off a free kick that sailed off the goalkeeper’s hands and into the upper corner of the net. Lopez was able to score his goal off a scramble for the ball in front of goal.

The Panthers finish the season with a record of 6-6, while the SAA Panthers (8-1-1) continue on in the state playoffs.