Huskies Soccer stays in hunt for MVAC Title

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Ashe County continues to keep pace with Wilkes Central for the conference championship after knocking off West Wilkes on Monday, 3-1,Ashe got goals from Honor Rognstad, Tyler Keagy, and Anthony Federico to secure the victory against a persistent West Wilkes team who was trying hard for a big upset victory.

The Huskies will travel to Alleghany on Tuesday, and have a rematch against Wilkes Central next Thursday at home with conference championship implications on the line. Earlier in the season, the Eagles beat the Huskies 5-1 after scoring four goals in the second half to get the victory. Wilkes Central had yet to lose a conference match this season.

MVAC standings

*As of 10-8-11

1. Wilkes Central, 9-0-1

2. Ashe County, 9-1-1 (Updated with Tuesday’s match)

3. Starmount, 7-2-2

4. Forbush, 4-2-2

5. Elkin, 4-4

6. North Wilkes, 4-4

7. West Wilkes, 1-7 (Updated with Tuesday’s match)

8. Alleghany, 1-8

9. East Wilkes, 0-9