Seymour signals its intent

One game standing out among others during the first week of the high school soccer season was the repeat of last year’s boys’ regional final matchup of Providence and Seymour.Providence, as we know, came out on top 1-0 that day thanks to a Keenan Sparks strike. However, Saturday saw a much more open encounter, with Seymour showing its intent to go further in the competition this fall with a 5-2 victory over the Pioneers.Providence brought a 2-1 lead into the second half thanks to goals from Patrick Leistner and Andrew McCartin, but the Owls wasted no time canceling it out. Seymour struck with an equalizer within a minute of the restart and then took the lead for the first time nine minutes later and wrapped up the game with a free kick after 30 minutes and a long-range effort seconds later.Providence is now 1-2-0, having lost 2-0 to North Oldham in its season opener before winning 5-0 against Corydon. Its next varsity game is at Jennings County on Aug. 28.Meanwhile, New Albany got the season off to a good start with a Nathan Driggers finish against Forest Park at Prosser, while Floyd Central tied 1-1 with the Rangers on Friday and will take on Oldham County on the road tonight.Jeffersonville traveled to Evansville last weekend for the River City Tourney. The Red Devils lost 3-0 to Evansville Central; tied 2-2 with Evansville Reitz; and went down in its third game 3-1 to Evansville North. The Red Devils will next play at Seymour on Aug. 28.Meanwhile, Providence girls defeated Seymour 4-3 Saturday to move its record to 2-0-0 following a victory earlier in the week against Corydon. This week the Pioneers play two home matches, starting tonight with Forest Park (varsity only, 6 p.m.) before taking on Jeffersonville on Thursday (5:30 p.m. JV and 7 p.m. varsity) — a game which should attract a spirited crowd.
New Albany girls lost 2-0 to Forest Park and will play at North Harrison tonight, while Floyd Central opens its campaign at Mercy Academy on Thursday.