Archbishop Curley boys soccer advanced to the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference semifinals Monday, November 9, with a 1-0 quarterfinal victory over Gilman. Defender Mason Kurek scored the only goal, recording his first of the season as the fourth-seeded Friars improved their playoff position.
Archbishop Curley entered the quarterfinal with a 12-5-4 record, while Gilman entered at 8-8-2. The victory sent Archbishop Curley into Thursday’s semifinal against top-seeded and undefeated McDonogh in Owings Mills.
Archbishop Curley Boys Soccer Defeats Gilman
Kurek provided the difference in a close match between the two MIAA A Conference teams. Archbishop Curley advanced after defeating Gilman, which had entered the quarterfinal with an 8-8-2 record.
McDonogh advanced to the semifinal round with an opening-round bye. Archbishop Curley will meet the Eagles Thursday in Owings Mills.
Mount Saint Joseph Also Advances
Mount Saint Joseph defeated Calvert Hall 2-1 in another MIAA A Conference quarterfinal at Plevyak Field. Francis Duodu scored both goals for the third-seeded Gaels, who entered the game with an 11-3-6 record.
Calvert Hall entered the quarterfinal at 6-7-5. Mount Saint Joseph will face second-seeded Loyola Blakefield in Thursday’s other A Conference semifinal in Towson.
MIAA A Conference Championship Scheduled for Stevenson
The MIAA A Conference championship is scheduled for Sunday, November 15, at Stevenson University’s Mustang Stadium in Owings Mills. The A Conference final is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
The championship will follow the C Conference final at 1 p.m. and the B Conference final at 3:15 p.m.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Archbishop Curley Boys Soccer advanced behind Mason Kurek’s first goal of the season and a 1-0 quarterfinal result against Gilman. The Friars now face undefeated McDonogh in the MIAA A Conference semifinals.
Mount Saint Joseph also moved into the semifinal round after Francis Duodu scored twice against Calvert Hall. The A Conference championship is scheduled for Stevenson University’s Mustang Stadium on Sunday, November 15.
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