North Schuylkill scored three second-half goals and received a shutout performance from goalkeeper Braiden Davis to defeat Lehighton 4–0 in the District XI Class 3A boys soccer playoffs.
The Spartans advance to the semifinals, where they will face Southern Lehigh on Thursday, October 29, at Northern Lehigh. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Yotko Gives Spartans Early Lead
Brenden Yotko put North Schuylkill ahead early, scoring an unassisted goal on a corner kick in the fourth minute. The Spartans carried that 1–0 advantage into halftime.
North Schuylkill Adds Three Second-Half Goals
North Schuylkill extended its lead with two goals in a three-minute stretch early in the second half. Jaxon Sweeney scored unassisted in the 47th minute before Wesley Urban scored off an assist from Seth Cuff in the 49th minute, pushing the lead to 3–0.
Maksim Leibig capped the scoring in the 77th minute with a goal assisted by Rylan Trautman.
Davis made four saves to secure the shutout for the Spartans. North Schuylkill also held a 6–1 advantage in corner kicks.
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