Thursday prep roundup: Providence, Ardrey Kell set for showdown

The boys’ soccer showdown is set.

Providence will visit Ardrey Kell on Tuesday night to decide whether the Southwestern 7A/8A race ends in a tie, or whether Providence will be the sole champion.

The two teams won their next-to-last regular-season matches Thursday night, with Providence blanking Ballantyne Ridge 6-0 and Ardrey Kell edging East Mecklenburg 1-0.

Providence (17-3-1, 9-0) got two goals from Aiden Watkins in its victory. Jesus Trujillo got the game’s only goal as Ardrey Kell (16-5, 8-1) edged the Eagles.

   Meck Power Six 7A/8A

Butler 3, Mallard Creek 1 (OT): The match ended at 1-1 in regulation, but Butler scored in each overtime. Frank Floros, Hudson Hevde and David Mallette each got a goal, as Butler kept its hopes alive of catching league-leading Independence with five days left in the regular season.

Chambers 3, West Charlotte 0

   Southwestern 7A/8A

Ardrey Kell 1, East Mecklenburg 0

Palisades 7, Rocky River 1: Manny Aguilera and Jhoan Pelegrin each scored twice for Palisades.

Providence 6, Ballantyne Ridge 0

   Greater Metro 6A/7A

Berry Academy 3, Olympic 0

Cox Mill 3, Central Cabarrus 0: The Chargers (16-5-2, 12-1) kept pace with Hickory Ridge atop the standings.

Hickory Ridge 6, A.L. Brown 0: The Ragin’ Bulls (19-2, 12-1) held their share of first place.

West Cabarrus 3, Harding 1: Axel Florest scored twice for the Wolverines.

   North Piedmont 6A/7A

Davie County 4, North Iredell 0

Lake Norman 3, Statesville 2: The Wildcats (15-3-2, 9-0) clinched the conference championship.

Mooresville 0, South Iredell 0

   Big South 5A/6A

Hunter Huss 3, Crest 1

   Rocky River 4A/5A

West Stanly 1, Forest Hills 0

   South Piedmont 4A/5A

Concord 0, Salisbury 0 (OT): The visiting Spiders are now 12-0-1 in the conference. Goalkeeper John Penninger made seven saves.

Jay M. Robinson 2, Jesse Carson 1

Northwest Cabarrus 3, West Rowan 2

South Rowan 2, East Rowan 1

   Western Foothills 4A/5A

Fred T. Foard 3, Bandys 0

Hickory 8, Maiden 1

Newton-Conover 6, North Lincoln 1

   Catawba River 1A/2A/3A

N.C. School of Science & Math/Morganton 10, Carolina International 0

   Nonconference

Avery County 2, Cherryville 1

Girls’ flag football

Berry Academy 45, Marvin Ridge 0

Union Academy 31, Marvin Ridge 6