Staff report

LANDIS — Michael Coles scored two goals to lead South Rowan to a 5-3 win against Thomasville on Wednesday in non-conference soccer.

Carloas Landaverde, Jacill Perez-Gutierrez and Sebastian Conejo added a goal each for the Raiders (1-1), who bounced back from a 1-0 loss to Salisbury.

Alan Ballinas-Gutierrez made four saves for South.

South is scheduled to play North Rowan at home on Monday.

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TRINITY — Steven Rivas scored the only goal as Salisbury won 1-0 at Trinity on Wednesday in a non-conference matchup.

Playing his first extended stretch as a forward, Rivas scored the game-winner. Mohammed Jabateh had the assist.

“Same result as Monday (vs. South Rowan), but different obstacles,” Salisbury coach Matt Parrish said. “We played a taller, physical team on a rough playing surface, but we maintained our temperament and stayed focused for the most part and learned to deal with adversity and a hostile crowd. David Austin and Hines Busby earned their captain’s bands tonight by keeping everyone focused on the task at hand.”

Sophomore Kevin Reyes was the man of the match, Parrish said.

“He has the unenviable task of replacing Carlos Henriquez, one of the most underrated and talented players of my time at Salisbury,” Parrish said. “He was solid against South, but he was even better against Trinity. Nothing flashy, just sure and sound. He almost never tries to do too much.”

Parrish announced that Abdul Eliwa, one of last season’s standouts, has left the team to “pursue other interests.”

“Neither match this week was anywhere close to perfect, but with all of the changes, I like where we sit,” Parrish said. “Two wins and two clean sheets is hard to complain about. I think we’re due for some consistency and hope to get this group up to speed with a couple of practices.”

Up next for the Hornets is a return to Ludwig Stadium on Monday night for a match versus Northwest Cabarrus. Game time is 6 p.m.

Wednesday scores from CCC and SPC

• NC Leadership Academy 3, Lexington 0

• Salisbury 1, Trinity 0

• South Rowan 5, Thomasville 3

• West Davidson 4, Albemarle 0

• Lake Norman Charter 5, Union Academy 2

• Central Cabarrus 7, Mount Pleasant 0