Hornets, Raiders Dominate in SPC Soccer Wins

Salisbury and South Rowan pick up convincing victories in Tuesday's South Piedmont Conference action.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 3:05am

The Salisbury Hornets and South Rowan Raiders both secured impressive wins in Tuesday's South Piedmont Conference high school soccer matchups. Salisbury defeated West Rowan 2-1, while South Rowan cruised to a 9-0 victory over Carson. Concord also picked up a 5-1 win over East Rowan in conference play.

Why it matters

These results continue to shape the standings in the competitive South Piedmont Conference, with Salisbury and South Rowan solidifying their positions as top contenders. The wins also showcase the strong soccer programs at these schools and the high level of play in the conference.

The details

In the Salisbury-West Rowan game, the Hornets got goals from Maddie Crabb and Anna Kate Goodman to edge the Falcons. West Rowan played an aggressive game but was held to just four shots on goal. South Rowan dominated Carson, with Ella Morgan scoring a hat trick and Cailynn Withers and Anabelle Chavis each adding two goals. Concord pulled away in the second half to defeat East Rowan 5-1.

  • Salisbury improved to 9-1 overall and 3-1 in the South Piedmont Conference with the win on Tuesday.
  • South Rowan's record now stands at 8-1-1 overall and 4-1 in the conference.
  • Concord's win over East Rowan moved their record to 4-5 overall and 1-4 in the South Piedmont Conference.

The players

Maddie Crabb

A player for the Salisbury Hornets who scored a goal in their 2-1 win over West Rowan.

Anna Kate Goodman

A player for the Salisbury Hornets who scored the decisive goal on a penalty kick in their 2-1 win over West Rowan.

Ella Morgan

A player for the South Rowan Raiders who scored a hat trick in their 9-0 win over Carson.

Cailynn Withers

A player for the South Rowan Raiders who scored two goals and had three assists in their 9-0 win over Carson.

Anabelle Chavis

A player for the South Rowan Raiders who scored two goals and had two assists in their 9-0 win over Carson.

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What they’re saying

“It was a gutty performance by all measures. West did everything it could to muddy the game up in the midfield. They were the more aggressive team and beat us to the vast majority of first touches. We had multiple chances to stretch the lead but were turned away time and again by West's back line or keeper.”

— Matt Parrish, Salisbury High School Head Coach

The takeaway

The strong performances by Salisbury and South Rowan demonstrate the depth and competitiveness of the South Piedmont Conference soccer landscape. These wins will help position the Hornets and Raiders as teams to watch as the season progresses and the conference race heats up.