HC tops Triton, 3-1, for county soccer title

by | Aug 18, 2022 | Harnett Central

Richie Diego sends a corner kick that led to Central’s first goal in the 46th minute.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

After a scoreless first half, host Harnett Central got goals from Adrian Pillaca, Richie Diego and Sequoia Cortes-Medeiros for a 3-1 win over Triton in the Harnett County boys soccer tournament championship game Wednesday night.

The Hawks (1-1) avoided a shutout with a goal by Omar Hernandez on a penalty kick in the 71st minute.

Johnathan Valle-Tapia was in goal for the Trojans.

Braxton Davis had seven saves for Triton.

Western Harnett topped Overhills, 5-4, for third place in the first game Wednesday at Central.

The Hawks host Midway on Monday at 6 p.m. Central (2-0) visits Cleveland on Monday at 6:30 p.m.

Johnathan Valle-Tapia was in goal for Harnett Central.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

Sequoia Cortes-Medeiros takes a free kick for the host Trojans.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

Adrian Pillaca (2) had Central’s first goal in the Harnett championship.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

Omar Hernandez (10) pushes forward for the Hawks.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

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