Callaway boys soccer rallies late to beat Morgan County

Cavaliers score two goals in final 10 minutes to win 3-2 and keep region title hopes alive

Mar. 27, 2026 at 4:06am

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The Callaway boys soccer team trailed Morgan County 2-1 with 10 minutes remaining, but rallied with late goals from Braylen Bowles and Kolby Waldrop to win 3-2 and keep their Region 2-2A title hopes alive.

Why it matters

This comeback win over a region rival keeps Callaway in contention for the region championship, which would be a major accomplishment for the program. The Cavaliers showed resilience to battle back from a late deficit.

The details

Callaway took an early 1-0 lead on a goal by Jayden Bailey, but Morgan County equalized early in the second half. The Bulldogs then took a 2-1 lead late in the game before Callaway's dramatic rally. Braylen Bowles scored the tying goal on a well-worked free kick, and Kolby Waldrop netted the game-winner in the final minutes.

  • Callaway took a 1-0 lead 23 minutes into the first half.
  • Morgan County equalized early in the second half.
  • Morgan County took a 2-1 lead late in the second half.
  • Braylen Bowles scored the tying goal with 10 minutes remaining.
  • Kolby Waldrop scored the game-winning goal in the final minutes.

The players

Kolby Waldrop

Scored the game-winning goal for Callaway in the final minutes.

Braylen Bowles

Scored the tying goal for Callaway with 10 minutes remaining.

Jayden Bailey

Scored the opening goal for Callaway in the first half.

Isaac Ulloa

Provided the assist on Callaway's tying goal with a well-worked free kick.

Mike Petite

Callaway's head coach, praised his team's fight and resilience in the comeback win.

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What they’re saying

“We needed this. This gives us a chance to still win the region championship. It feels really good to beat them twice this year.”

— Kolby Waldrop

“We had to really dig deep and fight tonight, and I'm so proud of the boys for what they accomplished tonight.”

— Mike Petite, Callaway head coach

What’s next

Callaway will look to build on this comeback win as they continue their push for the Region 2-2A title.

The takeaway

Callaway's resilient comeback victory over a region rival shows the team's determination to compete for a championship this season, and the Cavaliers proved they can battle back from late deficits to earn crucial wins.