Bulldogs Are Region Champs

Courtesy of TCHS

The Toombs County High School soccer teams battled with cross-county rival Vidalia on Tuesday of last week and faced off with Appling County on Thursday. Toombs won all four games on the week. The Lady Bulldogs have secured the #3 seed in the Region while the boys took the Region Title. vs. Vidalia

The Toombs County Soccer teams delivered a doubleheader victory over their rivals, Vidalia, on a rainy night, completing the season sweep.

Girls

The Lady Dawgs (10-5 overall, 9-4 Region) displayed grit and determination in a hard-fought match against Vidalia. Despite challenging weather conditions, the game remained tied 1-1 at the end of regulation. However, the Toombs County girls refused to give up. In overtime, Estrella Barbosa emerged as the hero, scoring the winning goal to secure a dramatic 2-1 victory. This crucial win not only extends their winning streak against Vidalia but also guarantees the Lady Dawgs a spot in the GHSA State Playoffs.

Boys The Toombs County boys’ soccer team (13-2 overall, 11-2 continued from page

region) continued their impressive season with a convincing 5-1 victory over Vidalia. While Vidalia managed an early goal on a free kick just two minutes into the game, the Bulldogs remained composed. They responded with a dominant performance, scoring five unanswered goals to secure a decisive win. This victory holds even greater significance as it officially clinches the Region 3AA title for the Toombs County boys’ soccer team!

Coach Jeremy Moore said, “I am incredibly proud of both teams for battling through the rain and putting in such a tremendous effort tonight,” said the Toombs County Soccer Coach. “The girls securing a playoff spot and the boys taking home the region title – it doesn’t get much better than that! These wins are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our players, and it’s truly special to achieve them against our rivals.” vs. Appling

On Thursday night, the Toombs County soccer teams traveled to Baxley to complete their region schedule with matchups against the Appling County Pirates. The girls were looking to secure the #3 seed in the Region, and the boys, who had already wrapped up the Region Title, were looking to continue their dominance as the #1 team in the Region.

Girls

The girls came away with a 2-0 win, moving their season record to 11-5, and finishing up Region play with a 10-4 record.

Boys

The boys scored 17 seconds into the match, but Pirates equalized before the break. Toombs controlled the 2nd half, scoring 2 goals, and shutting out a good Appling County offense. The boys are now 14-2 on the season, and finish 12-2 in Region play, claiming the Region 3AA Title this spring.

Both teams will be off during Spring Break this week, but will play two nonregion contests against Southeast Bulloch and Bradwell Institute when they return from the break, before heading into the GHSA State Playoffs.