The Christian County Colonels earned a hard-fought victory on Tuesday night, avenging an earlier season loss by defeating the Hopkinsville Tigers 2-1 in the 8th District soccer semifinals at Givens Field at University Heights Academy. With Noah Davis’ pivotal goal late in the first half and a relentless defensive effort, the Colonels secured their place in the district championship match.
After falling behind 1-0 when Hopkinsville’s Erick Hernandez made a swift run down the right side, slipping a shot past Colonels’ goalie Mason Malone, Christian County responded with grit. The Colonels’ defense tightened up, denying the Tigers any further clear chances at the goal.
Tyler Stokes brought the Colonels level at 1-1, finding the back of the net from a corner kick at the 29-minute mark. Five minutes later, Noah Davis seized an opportunity, rebounding a shot and firing at the goal. His effort deflected off Tigers’ keeper Landon Beaulieu, pushing Christian County ahead 2-1—a lead they would never relinquish.
The second half saw intense, physical play from both teams, with defenses holding strong. Christian County’s offense managed five shots, while Hopkinsville was limited to just three as the Colonels maintained their advantage. By the final whistle, the Colonels had outshot the Tigers 11 to 6, a testament to their aggressive approach and control of the match.
The victory was a sweet redemption for Christian County, who had fallen to the Tigers 4-2 in their regular-season matchup. The win lifts the Colonels to a 12-6-0 record, while Hopkinsville finishes their season at 6-13-0.
With this emotional semifinal win, Christian County now sets its sights on the district championship, where they’ll face University Heights on Thursday night, hoping to continue their run at Givens Field. The Colonels’ resilience and teamwork have carried them this far, and they’re ready to battle for the district title.
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