HSA U13 boys soccer team finishes season unbeaten

Published 10:04 pm Thursday, November 12, 2015

The HSA U13 Azzurri Thunder soccer team played its final game of the season on Sunday, Nov. 1 in Bryson City, defeating the Macon County Soccer Club. The MCSA team, ranked fourth, came out to win and quickly took a 3-0 lead early in the first half.  However, they were no match as HSA mounted a surge and quickly reclaimed the lead and the win. This victory capped off an undefeated season for Team Thunder.

After dominating the games all season long, this group of young men became known as “that team from the mountains.” They were reputed to be very tough and skilled.

Coached by Carl Wilson, this U13 team is truly a team from the mountains with kids from Henderson County, as well as Polk and Transylvania Counties, and two private academies. The U13 team, under 15 years of age, is the only Classic Team available in Henderson County. They play both a fall and spring season.

Classic soccer is the highest level of play offered by North Carolina Youth Soccer Association. The team is currently accepting corporate sponsorships for uniforms and travel fees, as well as scholarship opportunities for boys that would like to play but are not financially able. Please contact Melinda Patterson, the team manager, at Melinda.Patterson1@gmail.com for more information.

-Submitted by Melanie Matteson