Northwest Cabarrus tops Salisbury in girls soccer showdown

Trojans remain undefeated in South Piedmont Conference play

Apr. 14, 2026 at 3:06am

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In a matchup of top teams in the South Piedmont Conference, Northwest Cabarrus defeated Salisbury High School 5-1 in girls soccer on Monday. Salisbury scored first, but Northwest rallied to take a 2-1 lead by halftime and then pulled away late in the game.

Why it matters

The win keeps Northwest Cabarrus, the current No. 1 ranked team in 5A, undefeated in conference play, while Salisbury suffered just its second loss of the season. The result could have implications for the conference title race and playoff seeding.

The details

Salisbury took an early 1-0 lead on a goal by Anna Kate Goodman, but Northwest Cabarrus equalized before halftime to make it 1-1. The Trojans then scored two more goals in the second half to go up 3-1 before adding two late insurance goals to win 5-1. Salisbury head coach Matt Parrish noted that his team was dealing with some injuries and fatigue after a tough recent stretch of matches.

  • The match was played on Monday, April 13, 2026.
  • Salisbury took a 1-0 lead early in the first half.
  • The score was tied 1-1 at halftime.
  • Northwest Cabarrus scored twice in the second half to take a 3-1 lead in the 67th minute.
  • Northwest Cabarrus added two more late goals to win 5-1.

The players

Northwest Cabarrus

The current No. 1 ranked team in 5A girls soccer in North Carolina.

Salisbury High School

A South Piedmont Conference rival of Northwest Cabarrus, with an 11-2 record on the season prior to this match.

Anna Kate Goodman

A Salisbury player who scored the Hornets' lone goal in the match.

Matt Parrish

The head coach of the Salisbury Hornets girls soccer team.

Gabbi Fatovic, Emmaline Meyers, Mimi Goodman

Salisbury players who were praised for their strong performances in the match.

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What they’re saying

“'They're the current No. 1 in 5A, and they are a fantastic team. They have quality across the field. It was on full display most of the evening.'”

— Matt Parrish, Salisbury Head Coach

“'We ran out of gas, and they opened it up. The last three matches have taken a physical toll on several players, and we are just a walking infirmary.'”

— Matt Parrish, Salisbury Head Coach

What’s next

Salisbury will have a chance to avenge this loss when they host a rematch against Robinson on Tuesday, April 14 at 6 p.m.

The takeaway

This result highlights the strength of the Northwest Cabarrus girls soccer program, which remains undefeated in conference play. For Salisbury, the loss shows the physical toll of a tough recent schedule, but they will have an opportunity to bounce back quickly in another key conference matchup.