By Thomas Grant Jr.
Spring Break could produce a NIKE Palmetto Cup championship for the Blythewood boys’ soccer team.
A 3-0 over Ben Lippen Tuesday at Saluda Shoals Park in Irmo gave the Bengals a points lead over Legion Collegiate and host school Gray Collegiate. Daulton Purcell scored twice and goalkeeper Tyler Skiff had three saves.
Blythewood opened the Cup with a scoreless tie against Legion Collegiate, who defeated Gray Collegiate 2-1 on Tuesday. The remaining boys schedule Wednesday featured four games:
Ben Lippen vs. Gray – 2 p.m.
Hammond School vs. Legion Collegiate 4 p.m.
Blythewood vs. Woodland 4 p.m.
The Bengals (13-3-1, 8-1) have three Region 5-5A matches after Spring Break. Meanwhile, the top-ranked Lady Bengals (13-1-1, 9-0) are idle this week.
HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER RANKINGS
BOYS
Class 5A
(Division I)
1.Wando, 2. J.L. Mann, 3. Ashley Ridge, 4. Mauldin, 5. James Island, 6. Spring Valley, 7. Clover, 8. Dutch Fork, 9. Lexington, 10. Blythewood
GIRLS
Class 5A
(Overall)
1.Chapin, 2. Blythewood, 3. J.L. Mann, 4. Porter-Gaud, 5. A.C. Flora, 6. Bishop England, 7. Christ Church, 8. West Ashley, 9. Oceanside Collegiate Academy 10. Nation Ford
(Division I)
1.Blythewood, 2. J.L. Mann, 3. West Ashley, 4. Mauldin, 5. James Island, 6. River Bluff, 7. Clover, 8. Lexington, 9. Wando, 10. Carolina Forest
