Manchester Essex boys soccer wins 4 to 0 at Hamilton-Wenham ahead of Newburyport test
The Hornets scored three second half goals and have lost only once this season. Next is a trip to unbeaten Newburyport.
Manchester Essex's boys soccer team took control in the second half at Hamilton-Wenham on Tuesday and rolled to a 4 to 0 win.
The Hornets led 1 to 0 at halftime Sept. 29 and added three goals after the break, according to the MaxPreps box score. It was their second 4 to 0 league win in a week.
Manchester Essex is 4 and 1 with three ties overall, and 4 and 1 with two ties in the Cape Ann League. Hamilton-Wenham fell to 6 and 3.
The Hornets also beat Georgetown 4 to 0 at home Sept. 24. The next day, Manchester Essex tied Masconomet 1 to 1.
What it means
The win moved the Hornets into a crowded chase near the top of the league. MaxPreps' standings list Manchester Essex fourth, level with Pentucket at 4 and 1 with two ties and just behind Hamilton-Wenham at 5 and 2. Manchester Essex's only loss this season came 2 to 0 to North Reading on Sept. 22.
Up next
Manchester Essex plays at Newburyport on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 4 p.m. The Clippers have not lost this season.
The Hornets then visit Rockport on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m. Manchester Essex won the first meeting 3 to 1 on Sept. 8. Amesbury comes to Manchester on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 4 p.m.
Sources
- Also reportedMaxPreps: Manchester Essex at Hamilton-Wenham boys soccer box score, Sept. 29
- Also reportedMaxPreps: Georgetown at Manchester Essex boys soccer box score, Sept. 24
- Also reportedMaxPreps: Manchester Essex boys soccer schedule and results
- Also reportedMaxPreps: Cape Ann League boys soccer standings
- Also reportedMaxPreps: Newburyport boys soccer schedule and results
- RecordManchester Essex Regional High School athletics calendar
- RecordRockport Public Schools athletics calendar
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