The Anita White Carson Middle School (AWCMS) boys soccer team recently won the 2025 Northeast Georgia Middle School Soccer League Region Championship, capping off a season of hard work, dedication, and perseverance.
The Greensboro-based team clinched the championship March 13 with a hard-fought victory over Lake Oconee Academy. The match ended in a 0-0 tie, forcing a penalty kick shootout, in which AWCMS emerged victorious with a final score of 3-1. Their path to the championship was well-earned, having defeated Lincoln County in the semi-finals to advance to the title match.
Throughout the season, AWCMS faced LOA twice, with their first encounter resulting in a 2-0 loss and their second ending in a 2-2 draw. Their perseverance and growth as a team paid off when it mattered most, securing them the championship trophy.
Coach Antonio Duran praised the team’s dedication.
“As a coach, it has been a pleasure to practice with this group of young athletes who have put in the hours to hone their skills and improve their performance both as individuals and as a team,” he said. “We will continue working on their growth next season.”
The 2025 Northeast Georgia Middle School Soccer League Championship team members are: Yair Catalan, Jacob Knight, Edgar Camacho, Carlos Ayala, Jeisson Trejo, Arian Pena, Leonel Garcia, Rolin Lopez, Alexander Perez, Kaiden Stevenson, Christopher Barbosa, Cameron Cruz, Andy Moreno, Brandon Trejo, Tavarus Williams, Eduardo Martinez, Axel Mendoza, Damian Quiroz, Reid McGha, Marcus Green, and Xavier Battle.