The Noblesville boys soccer team clinched the Hoosier Crossroads Conference championship on Tuesday, beating Hamilton Southeastern 2-0 at the Royals’ field.
The Class 3A No. 1 Millers scored both of their goals in the second half. The 3A No. 3 Royals came out tough in the second half, and got a shot off the crossbar, but Noblesville goalkeeper Gabe Ingle made a reaction save.
Palmer Ault scored the Millers’ first goal in the game’s 45th minute, off a back heel flick by Drew Barnes. Ault would return the favor later, as he sent a ball to Drew Barnes, who scored. Noblesville then held off Southeastern in the final 10 minutes.
The Millers are 6-0 in the HCC and 14-0 overall, and finish conference play Thursday by hosting Brownsburg. The Royals finished the regular season 11-2-3, 5-2 in the HCC, and host Pendleton Heights Monday in the first round of the sectional.
Hamilton Heights’ girls team, ranked No. 5 in 2A, beat Oak Hill 3-0 in a Monday away game.
The Huskies outshot the Eagles 31-1. Jenna Peterson scored the first goal for Heights in the fourth minute, with Maria Mitchell providing the assist.
In the second half, Sophie Martin added the second goal 15 minutes in, with Jayla Logan making the assist. Logan then scored a few minutes later off a corner kick by Emma Hall. The Huskies’ defense recorded its eighth shutout.
Heights travels to Pendleton Heights today for its regular-season finale.
In an all-county girls game on Monday, 3A No. 2 Carmel beat Westfield 2-0.
Susie Soderstrom scored the Greyhounds’ first goal off an assist by Emily Roper; that would make the halftime score 1-0. In the second half, Tammy Smith got Carmel’s second goal, with Emma Domke making the assist. Erin Baker earned her 14th shutout of the season.
Carmel finished its regular season 15-1, while the Shamrocks are 4-5-3 and host Avon tonight.
The Carmel boys team, ranked No. 10 in 3A, beat 3A No. 17 Harrison 3-0 on Tuesday.
Gui Basso, Medard Mikobi and AJ Caito each scored one goal. Jackson Carl had two assists, with Basso making one. TJ Barrett recorded the shutout.
“Our team shape allowed us to transition from defense into our attack quickly,” said Greyhounds coach Shane Schmidt. “This allowed us to be very dangerous down the wings.”
Carmel plays Thursday at Ben Davis.
The Fishers boys team finished its regular season with a 2-0 win over Greenfield-Central on Tuesday.
Noah Reinhart and Keiji Nakamae each scored one goal for the Tigers. Nick Rambo and Tyler March combined for the shutout.
Fishers is 8-6-1 and plays Anderson next Wednesday, Oct. 7, in the sectional semi-finals.
Sheridan’s girls fell to Traders Point Christian Academy 7-0 on Monday.
The Blackhawks host Tipton tonight.