Dunbar Destroys Campbell County in State Quarterfinals
Bulldogs won the game 6-0 in the tournament opener
#20 Javier Delgado goes up for the ball
On Oct. 25, Dunbar opened up state play at Jon R. Akers Stadium against the Campbell County Camels with an impressive victory of 6-0.
It was fast-paced game from beginning to end. Both teams came out the gates firing, trying to get an advantage, but they were pretty even for the first few minutes of the half.
However, Dunbar’s depth and athleticism took over in the 17th minute when junior Sullivan Curd (#11) received a cross from senior Javier Delgado (#20) to score the goal. The Bulldogs controlled the rest of the half sending off shot after shot. With two minutes left to play in the half, sophomore Edward Navarro (#10) scored to give the Bulldogs a 2-0 lead heading into the half.
“Coach always tells us to work hard and everything pays off. It felt really amazing [to score]… I haven’t scored in a really long time, ” said Navarro.
The Bulldogs carried their momentum into the second half and came out the gate swinging, scoring in the first minute of the half extending the lead to 3-0. Dominating on both sides of the ball they made it really hard for the Camels to make a comeback. Six minutes later, senior Caleb Norris (#3) knocked in a goal, essentially ending the game.
“I want to get a ring. and we’re working as hard as we can. We’re just gonna keep on going and we’re gonna go as hard as possible” said Norris.
The Bulldogs will play in the Elite 8 at Lafayette at 6 p.m. on Oct. 29 against South Laurel. If they win, the team will compete in the final four.
Sophomore Asher Williams attempts a goal
The opposing team looks disappointed after Dunbar makes its fifth goal of the game
Sophomore Asher Williams attempts a goal
Junior Chase Dawson
Senior Will Cornelius (8) supports fellow teammate Josh Szydlik (1).
Junior keeper Josh Szydlik (1) gets a goal kick.
Senior Michael Vandenburg shoots the ball
#11 Sullivan Curd kicks the ball down the field.
Senior Javier Delgado (20) prepared to head the ball.
Senior Jack Sheroan (25) passes the ball.
Dunbar player head butts the ball.
#11 Sullivan Curd kicks the ball.
#4 Michael Vandenberg goes after the ball.
#13 Yousef Agoub runs down the field.
#9 Austin Brandon attempts to take the ball away
#4 Michael Vandenberg takes the ball down the field.
Dunbar players chest bump in excitement.
The team lines up after winning.
Senior Will Cornelius (8) gets excited during the game.
Sophomore Eddy Andrade (7) runs to get the ball.
Senior Harrison Grabmeyer (2) kicks the ball away from opposing team.
Sophomore Eddy Andrade (7) kicks the ball away from the opposing team.
Senior Jack Sheroan (25) prepares to kick the ball.
#25 Jack Sheroan kicks the ball down the field.
#7 Eddy Andrade falls while receiving ball
Other teammates support senior Jacob Gallt (15) get up from minor leg injury.
Sophomore Eddy Andrade (7) defends the ball away from opposing team.
#15 Jacob Gallt hits his opponent with the ball.
Senior Will Cornelius (8) supports fellow teammate Josh Szydlik (1).
#15 Jacob Gallt kicks ball
