SSCC Soccer: Jimison scores two goals in season opener

Southern State Patriots fall to Lorain County Community College 4-2

The Southern State Community College Patriots opened the 2010 soccer season Aug. 28 with a 4-2 loss to Lorain County Community College.

“Today we let one get away. We could have had a win,” said Sean Sweeney, SSCC assistant coach. “We will go back to work and do what we can to ensure this doesn’t happen again.”

Sophomore Tyler Jimison (North Adams H.S.) scored both goals for the SSCC Patriots, with assists going to sophomores Nathan Rollyson (Wilmington H.S.) and Jeff Strausbaugh (Unioto H.S.)

The Patriots first goal of the 2010 season came in the third minute of the game when Strausbaugh threaded a pass through the defense to Jimison, who was wide open in the six-yard box. Jimison converted and placed the shot into the empty net.

Lorain evened the score a few minutes later and the game remained tied until Jimison’s second goal in the 29^th minute. Once again, the Patriots strung together a series of passes with Rollyson sending a through ball to Jimison for the score. The Patriots held a 2-1 advantage at halftime.

The second half did not go well for the Patriots as they surrendered three unanswered goals, ultimately falling in defeat.

“For the first time since I have been the head coach at Southern State, I believe we are going to have to go back and work on our conditioning,” said Josh Thoroman, SSCC head coach.

Jimison continues to chase Southern State scoring records, his two goals giving him 13 in his career. Jarrod Thoroman (SSCC 1997-98) holds the record for the most goals scored in a career with 26.

Rollyson now has 11 assists in his Southern State career. The all-time assist leader is Kris Duff (SSCC 2008-09) who recorded 12 assists in his career at Southern State. Duff is a 2009 graduate of Southern State and he is currently playing soccer for Wilmington College.

For more information about the athletic program at Southern State Community College, please visit www.sscc.edu/students/athletics/athletics.htm.