ROCKINGHAM — Ending the regular season on a scoring streak, junior soccer player Noah Gil has been named the Official Richmond County Male Student-Athlete of the Week presented by HWY 55.
During Richmond Senior High School’s final week of play, Gil led the team in goals and helped his senior teammates earn a senior night victory.
Finishing the season second on the team in goals, Gil received his second career recognition, also having earned it during his sophomore year.
Athletic Profile
Year: Junior
Fall Sport: Soccer
Position: Forward
Years on Varsity: 2.5 Years
“IN THE NET” WITH NOAH GIL
Playing in three matches, the Raiders went 1-2 against East Mecklenburg, Scotland and Pinecrest high schools.
Richmond’s lone victory was a 4-0 win over the Fighting Scots last Wednesday, which featured two tallies by Gil. He also scored Richmond’s only goal in a 3-1 loss at East Mecklenburg to start the week.
During his junior season, Gil’s second full varsity campaign, he scored six goals. That was second on the team behind seniors Jesus Castro and James Eason, who each scored nine goals.
Against the Eagles, Gil redirected a pass into the box from the left side to score in the 52nd minute. At the time, Gil’s score made it a 2-1 deficit for the Raiders.
Two nights later, Gil recorded his third two-goal game of his career, which all have come against Scotland.
Opening the scoring in the 14th minute, Gil moved into the keeper’s box and scored on an assist from freshman Daniel Gomez to make it 1-0.
Early in the second half, Gil scored again to put Richmond ahead 2-0. Just 21 seconds after the opening whistle, Gil connected from distance from the middle of the field on an assist from Eason.
Richmond finished the season with a 9-11-1 overall record and a 5-7-1 mark against Sandhills Athletic Conference teams (including the SAC tournament).
On the playoff bubble, Gil and company will await the release to the NCHSAA 4A East brackets on Friday.
RAPID RESPONSE VIDEO WITH NOAH GIL
In his video interview, Gil explains what led to his late-season scoring success, recounts this year’s soccer season and shares what it means to him to be a student-athlete.
The Richmond Observer will publish two more Official Richmond County Student-Athletes of the Week next week.
