RABBITTOWN — East Hall got its first win of the season for new coach Chris Henry on Friday.
Behind a hat trick from Angel Perez, the Vikings powered past East Forsyth 5-1 at East Hall Stadium.
Perez broke a scoreless tie midway through the first half to give East Hall (1-4-1) a 1-0 lead. East Forsyth (0-3) tied it up minutes later but Perez reclaimed the lead just before the half for a 2-1 lead.
The Vikings blew it open with three goals in the first 20 minutes of the second half, including a pair of goals from David Loza. Amado Valladarez and Justin Torres each had assists for the Vikings.
East Hall next will travel to Stephens County on Tuesday.
GAINESVILLE 3,
CHESTATEE 0
Ozmar Marceleno scored twice and Daniel Solis added a goal to lead the Red Elephants (4-1) to their third straight victory at City Park.
Gainesville’s midfield of Hector Aguilera, Andy Alarcon and Noe Vazquez helped control the tempo as Gainesville dominated the time of possession.
Josthin Arellano-Escamilla had the shut out in goal, including one incredible save from point-blank range to keep the clean sheet.
Gainesville next will play host to Collin Hills on Tuesday.
FLOWERY BRANCH 1,
NORTH GWINNETT 0
Flowery Branch did not let a disappointing loss to Johnson on Wednesday slow them down on Friday.
The Class 4A second-ranked Falcons held off Class 7A No. 10 North Gwinnett 1-0 in the North Georgia Soccer Showcase at the University of North Georgia.
Senior Andree Jimenez scored with just 10 minutes left off a pass from senior Max Garnett to break a scoreless tie after 70 minutes for the Falcons (3-1-1). From there the defense was able to keep the Bulldogs (3-1) off the board.
Junior J.C. Montoya and and sophomore Cristian Guerra combined in goal for the shutout.
The Falcons will travel to Class 6A South Gwinnett on Tuesday.
