Wilson Christian Defeated Living Water in Shootout
Wilson Christian Academy secured a victory over Living Water Christian following a dramatic penalty shootout.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Soccer
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Wilson Christian Academy defeated Living Water Christian 2-2 in regulation before winning the match in a penalty shootout. Walker Green clinched the victory for Wilson by scoring the decisive penalty kick.
Why it matters
This victory improves Wilson Christian Academy's standing within the North Carolina Christian School Association 2-A East Region. The match result impacts the competitive balance as teams prepare for the upcoming playoffs.
Wilson Christian converted all five of their penalty attempts, while goalkeeper Ethan Kriger recorded six saves. The match remained tied at 2-2 through 100 minutes of total regulation and overtime play.
The players
Walker Green
He is a player for Wilson Christian Academy who scored the winning penalty kick in the match.
Cam Efird
He is a Wilson Christian Academy athlete who scored the match-tying goal in the closing seconds.
Ethan Kriger
He serves as the goalkeeper for Wilson Christian Academy and recorded six saves during the game.
Christian Gonzalez
He is a Living Water Christian player who scored two goals during the regulation and overtime period.
Dawson Carnes
He is a Wilson Christian Academy player who provided the throw-in assist for the equalizing goal.
The details
Cam Efird forced the extra periods by scoring an equalizing goal with only 17 seconds left in regulation after a long throw-in from Dawson Carnes. Walker Green secured the win by placing the final penalty kick into the upper right corner of the net.
Timeline
Oct. 9: Wilson Christian defeated Living Water Christian.
Next Tuesday: Wilson Christian hosts Southside Christian for the regular-season finale.
Oct. 16: The NCCSA 2-A playoffs begin.
Season Trajectory
This win provides critical momentum for Wilson Christian Academy as they conclude their regular season schedule. The result directly influences their regional standing ahead of the North Carolina Christian School Association 2-A playoff tournament.
The victory brings Wilson Christian Academy to an 8-8 overall record as they head into their final regular-season match. The team successfully converted five consecutive penalty kicks, maintaining perfect execution during the shootout.
The takeaway
Maintaining composure during high-pressure situations like penalty shootouts is essential for tournament success. Developing late-game scoring options can prove decisive when matches extend into overtime.
What happens next
The NCCSA 2-A playoffs begin on Friday, Oct. 16.
Further reading
For more information on regional standings and match schedules, visit Soccer.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Wilson Times News.
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