Box Score

LAGRANGE, Ga. - Covenant had to wait two more days to begin conference play as a result of Hurricane Helene. The Scots defense remained sharp and stood tall as they took down LaGrange 1-0 on the road. 

Final: Covenant 1, LaGrange 0
Records: Covenant (7-2-1, 1-0 CCS), LaGrange (2-6, 0-1 CCS)

HOW IT HAPPENED: 

• Covenant goalkeeper and defending CCS Defensive Player of the Week, Eli Honeycutt,  was called into action early as he made four saves in the first 21 minutes. 
• In the 34th minute, the Panthers nearly took the lead as Lucas Duke's shot rattled off the crossbar.
• In the final 10 minutes of the half, Tyler Johnson, Jonathan Welsh, and Daniel Wallis all forced a save from the LaGrange goalkeeper. 
• At the half, LaGrange had a higher shot count at 7-4.
• In the 59th minute, it was Covenant's turn to just miss the opening goal as William Campbell blasted a shot off the crossbar. 
• Whitt Tisdale scored the winning goal in the 67th minute as he put the ball in the back of the net after a great pass from Henry Parker on the left side. 
• Honeycutt made his final save of the night in the 85th minute.
• In the final three minutes, LaGrange had two corner kicks, but Covenant's defense didn't allow the home team to get off a shot on either set piece. 

GAME NOTES: 

• Covenant moves to 18-1-0 all-time against LaGrange.
• The win is Covenant's third in a row, all of which were 1-0 results. 
• LaGrange had 15 shots while Covenant had 14, but the Scots had a higher shots on goal count at 9-7.
• Honeycutt tied his career-high in saves with seven.
• The foul count was 5-4 LaGrange. 

UP NEXT: The Scots are back in action on Wednesday at 5 p.m. for a home battle with Berea.  

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