NICHOLASVILLE — A draw is becoming familiar territory for Brooks Cawood’s South Laurel Cardinals.
For the third time this season, the Cardinals finished in a draw.
This time around, it was against West Jessamine as both teams out up a fight before the game ending at 2-2.
“I was very proud that our boys fought hard tonight against a potent offensive attacking scheme from West Jessamine,” Cawood said. “I can’t praise our team effort enough. Everyone that took the field came on and gave their best effort.
“We had one last opportunity to win the match with 2:31 remaining when Liam Zik broke loose and fired a shot on the far right post,” he added. “The keeper dove, making an excellent save. Ryan Martinez was there and fired the second ball but the keeper made another great save.”
The Colts took an early 1-0 lead 13 minutes into the game before adding another goal during the 26th minute, pushing their lead to 2-0.
The Cardinals bent, but they never broke as Caleb Sturgill scored on a pass from Liam Zik during the 28th minute.
Then a little over a minute later, Zach Rayburn was fouled in the box and Zik converted the penalty kick.
Neither teams scored in the second half, as South Laurel record is now 2-2-3.
The Cardinals will be back in action Saturday on the road against Berea at 11 a.m.
