2016 Coffee County soccer seniors and coaches. (Left to right) Assistant coach Nick Hibdon, Siwakon Kraitheerawut, Nick Hough, Christian Parks, head coach Robert Harper(in back), David Fernandez, Victor Ramirez and assistant coach Andy Escue
The Coffee County Central High School soccer team celebrated Senior Night on Tuesday with a 3 to 0 win over Warren County at the Raider Soccer Field. Paco Barrera got goals in the 21st and 80th minutes and Chase Harper added a goal in the 53rd minute to close out the regular season on a positive note headed into the postseason.
On a night that featured sharp passing from the Red Raiders, it was a nice assist by Breyer Taylor that set up the goal that proved to be the game winner. Barrera nailed a shot from the top of the 18 yard box off an accurate through pass from Breyer Taylor in the 21st minute to give the Raiders a 1 to 0 lead they would take into the halftime break.
Chase Harper added a beautiful goal in the 53rd minute off a one on one scrum in front of the net with the Warren County keeper. Harper was able to settle the ball at his feet when the keeper deflected Harper’s first shot. Harper kept control of the ball, stepped around the prone keeper and found the back of the net.
Barrera added his second goal in the final minute off a feed from Leo Botello on a Raider counter attack to close out the scoring. Keeper John Parigger was strong between the pipes as he turned away every Warren County shot for the shutout win. Unofficially, Parigger finished with 7 saves, including 5 in the 2nd half.
The Raiders open district tournament play on Saturday when they host Lawrence County at the Raider’s home pitch. The opening kickoff is set for 11 AM.
