Community Christian Advanced After Playoff Shutout
Community Christian defeated Ambleside Prep 7-0 to open the MACAA 2-A playoffs.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Soccer
Community Christian secured a decisive 7-0 victory over Ambleside Prep in their MACAA 2-A playoff opener. The win advances the team to the semifinal round.
Why it matters
The victory keeps Community Christian in contention for the state title as they move forward in the playoff bracket. Ambleside Prep concludes its season following the loss.
Community Christian goalkeeper Garrett Boswell recorded six saves to secure the shutout. The team's offense utilized six different scorers and six total assists to secure the 7-0 final score.
The players
Community Christian
This athletic program competes in the MACAA 2-A division and currently maintains a season record of 14-2-1.
Ambleside Prep
Based in Kinston, this school concluded its soccer season with a 0-11-1 record.
Pamlico Christian
This school is the upcoming opponent for Community Christian in the semifinal round.
The details
Asher Murphey led the offensive effort with two goals, while Hector Guzman, Garris Massey, Ethan Barnes, Gavin McMorrow, and Alex Bradshaw each added one goal to the total. Ashton Bradshaw contributed three assists to facilitate the dominant performance.
Timeline
The playoff opener took place on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
The semifinal game against Pamlico Christian is scheduled for Friday, October 16, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This win positions Community Christian as a key contender in the current MACAA 2-A playoff bracket. The team now prepares for the semifinal round, which will determine their standing in the pursuit of a championship title.
Community Christian will advance to play Pamlico Christian in the next round of the playoffs. The result officially ends the season for Ambleside Prep.
The takeaway
Maintaining a strong offensive depth with multiple contributors provides a significant advantage during tournament play. Consistently strong goalkeeping remains a foundation for advancing deeper into the playoff bracket.
What happens next
Community Christian will face Pamlico Christian in the semifinal round on Friday, October 16, 2026.
Further reading
For more local match reports, visit Wilson Soccer.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Wilson Times News.
