War Eagle Brad Reeves (5) sends a header in the air toward the Union County goal. ARELLA CASH/Staff
Putnam County senior goalkeeper Preston Wilson punts the ball downfield. ARELLA CASH/Staff
Jermaine Nelson (10) attempts to steal the ball away from a Union County striker. ARELLA CASH/Staff
Wilson booms a ball toward the center line. ARELLA CASH/Staff
Andrew Hildreth faces a strong Union County defense. ARELLA CASH/Staff
Putnam County’s Walfrey Sanchez (17) has his shot saved by the Panthers’ goalie. ARELLA CASH/Staff
War Eagle Christopher Perez (9) moves the ball upfield. ARELLA CASH/Staff
The Union County Panthers managed to edge out the top-seed Putnam County War Eagles 1-0 on April 25 in the Elite Eight.
War Eagles’ keeper Preston Wilson and other defensive players deflected and blocked numerous goal attempts by Union County, but the one ball that slipped by proved to be the deciding factor in the game.
The Panthers’ goalie pitched a clean sheet against...
