Fisher Stancil attempts to score on a header in a draw Thursday with Neuse.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Al Myatt)
Cape Fear Christian Academy finished strong to earn a 3-3 draw with visiting Neuse Christian on Thursday despite trailing by two goals with just over five minutes remaining.
Caden Scarborough converted a penalty kick after drawing a foul in the box to trim the Lions’ lead to 3-2.
CFCA (2-2-1) pulled even on a follow shot by Thomas Honeycutt after a foul from a Neuse defender took down Parker McLamb, who was pursuing a through ball. Scarborough’s free kick caromed off the keeper and Honeycutt completed the improbable CFCA comeback.
“I told them at halftime we had to take advantage of our chances,” said Eagles coach Bill Parrish.
Fisher Stancil had CFCA’s first-half goal for a 1-1 tie at the break.
Scarborough had nine shots on goal Thursday. Getting two shots each were Honeycutt, Gunner Dorman and Taylor Smith.
Justin Chestnut had six saves behind a defense bolstered by Eli Burns, Chris Crume, Conner Parrish and .Lathan Wilborn.
The stunning outcome left Neuse at 2-0-1.
“Theyb were the most skilled and talented team we have faced,” said Coach Parrish.
Next action for the Eagles will be Tuesday at 4 p.m. at home against Kerr-Vance, which is 0-4 against a tough schedule.
Shwaikeh leading middle school
Eli Shwaikeh scored five goals Thursday in a 6-2 CFCA middle school win over visiting Neuse and assisted a score by fifth-grader Sam Hudson.
Shwaikeh has nine goals in a 3-0 start for the Eagles.
Caden Scarborough was fouled in the box in CFCA’s comeback.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Al Myatt)
Caden Scarborough converts the penalty kick to get the Eagles within 3-2.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Al Myatt)
Micah Andemichael has possession in Thursday’s nonconference draw.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Al Myatt)
CFCA coaches Ricky Scarborough (left) and Bill Parrish saw the Eagles rally.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Al Myatt)
Eli Shwaikeh maintains possession for the CFCA middle school team on the sideline.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Al Myatt)
