More soccer highlights

Ashbrook's Austin Johnson, left, and Fred T. Ford's Kenan Ruffner head the ball simultaneously on Saturday November 3, 2012 at Ashbrook.

Pfeiffer's Kaitlin Sampson jumps over her keeper Britt Polly as she dives on the ball ahead of a charge from Belmont Abbey's Ananda Gebreyesus during the Conference Carolinas Championship match at Belmont Abbey on Saturday November 3, 2012.

Belmont Abbey players Abby Walton, from left, Ashley Minda and Juliana Stalzer celebrate after their 1-0 victory over Pfeiffer in the Conference Carolinas Championship match at Belmont Abbey on Saturday November 3, 2012.

Soccer Action

North Greenville's Brooke Domingo reacts as Belmont Abbey players celebrate a goal by Ananda Gebreyesus during the soccer match at Belmont Abbey on Saturday October 6, 2012.

Lees-McRae goalkeeper Kaitlyn Briggs dives for the ball as Belmont Abbey's Ananda Gebreyesus attempts a shot on goal during the soccer match at Belmont Abbey on Wednesday September 26, 2012.

Getting ahead

Ashbrook's Shannon Kay heads the ball during overtime in the match against South Point on Thursday April 19, 2012 at Ashbrook. Kay scored the sole goal of the match. 

Busy Keeper

Brevard goalkeeper Crissy Moran leaps high but fails to stop a goal shot by Belmont Abbey's Carly Kensinger during the game at Belmont Abbey on Tuesday October 4, 2011. Below: Moran dives for the ball as Belmont Abbey's Ananda Gebreyesus prepares to take a shot. 

Gazette Cup 2011

Ashbrook's Dustin Ferris left, and Forestview's Dale Rauch head the ball during the Gazette Cup final at Poston Park on Saturday August 27, 2011. 

Ashbrook's Ivan Lopez takes a spill as Forestview's Hunter Ballard gains control of the ball.

Forestview goalkeeper Cole Poole catches the ball as Asbrook players, including Danny Cullum, left, charge the crease.

Ashbrook's Gustavo Laverde, left, and Forestview's Boo Davis head the ball.

Forestview players, including Boo Davis, from right, Brent Johnson and Dale Rauch celebrate after Rauch scored a goal against Ashbrook in overtime during the Gazette Cup final at Poston Park. The goal was the only point in the match.

Conference Carolinas Championship

Pfeiffer players celebrate after Belmont Abbey's Connie Axiotis, right, missed an overtime penalty kick giving the victory to Pfeiffer in the Conference Carolinas Championship match on Saturday November 6, 2010 at Alumni Field. 

Belmont Abbey's Rebecca Mateo wins a header during the match.

Full gallery at Gaston Gazette

A referee tries to break up a fight that broke out between Belmont Abbey and Pfeiffer players during the heated and emotional match.

Belmont Abbey goalkeeper Anna Donaldson attempts to block an overtime penalty kick.

Belmont Abbey players console one another after losing to Pfeiffer in overtime penalty kicks.

Abbey Men's Soccer

Limestone goal keeper H.B. Lockwood dives to make a save after Belmont Abbey's Gianluca D'Agata, right, took a shot on goal during the game at Alumni Field on Saturday October 30, 2010.

Prep Soccer Action

Forestview goalkeeper Anderson Gibbons dives to make a save as teammate Justin Henry, center, attempts to defend Ashbrook's Marc Del Castillo, during the match at Ashbrook on Wednesday October 20, 2010. 

Ashbrook's Carlos Loazia, left, celebrates with teammate Juan Villa after scoring a goal against Forestview.

Gazette Cup Action

Ashbrook's Connor DeHaven, left, makes a header over South Point's Nate Propst during the Gazette Cup final at Poston Park on Saturday August 28, 2010.

Check out the full gallery from the final.

...and galleries from other fames in the tournament:

Thursday's games

Wednesday's games

Use Your Head!

Faith Christian's Zack Roberson, above, makes a header against Shannon Forest's Devon Tyson during an Oct. 27 game at Faith Christian School. Wilson Greenfield's Mark Dandanell, below, makes a header during the NCISAA state soccer championship game Oct. 31 against Faith Christian at the Gillette Soccer Complex in Wilson.

Futbol to Football

North Gaston High School senior Drew Stewart practices kicking field goals at Revolution Park in Charlotte on Monday January 26, 2009. Stewart, a soccer player since childhood, has become a skilled football kicker in just two years and has chosen to make football his sole collegiate sport.

Champs!

John Niemeyer runs past Cramerton players Cole Poole (#7) and Colden Beert (#27) as he celebrates scoring a goal for the Grier Knights in the Gaston County middle school soccer championship at Cramerton Middle School on Thursday December 18. Grier defeated Cramerton 5-0 to take the title.

Abbey vs Mount Olive

Belmont Abbey's Connie Axiotis, above, is hit by Mount Olive goal keeper Jenn Sastre after Sastre received a corner kick in first round game action in the NCAA Conference Carolinas Soccer Tournament at Belmont Abbey College on Monday November 3. Below: Belmont Abbey's Lindsay Palm is congratulated by teammate Rebecca Mateo, left, after scoring the only goal of the game.

Mount Olive's Jackie Jimenez, above right, makes contact with Belmont Abbey's Lauren Faerber as the two compete for control of the ball.