Fort Mill High School’s boys soccer team captured the South Carolina 5A championship with a decisive 3-0 victory in penalty kicks against Stratford High School, following a 2-2 tie in regulation time. The match, which included a challenging two-hour weather delay, tested both teams’ resilience. The delay heightened the tension but Fort Mill displayed exceptional skill and composure, especially during the shootout, to secure the state title. The victory marks a significant achievement for the team, reflecting their hard work and the strong support from their community and coaches.
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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.
