<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1Ay5WG_1Go1Mqs400" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1Ay5WG_1Go1Mqs400" width="845" height="321" ></figure>BURTON, OH – Rootstown is one win away from the state semifinals, and the Rovers are showing no signs of slowing down. Behind a three-goal performance from senior Bryson Scarlett and two more goals from senior Zach Pastor, Rootstown rolled past United, 5-1, Wednesday night in the OHSAA Division V Region 17 boys soccer semifinals at Berkshire High School.Scarlett delivered the offensive fireworks for the Rovers, recording a hat trick to lead an attack that overwhelmed the Golden Eagles. The senior finished with six points, while Pastor added two goals and four points of his own as Rootstown continued its impressive postseason run.Senior Daoud AbdIrasul also contributed to the victory, recording an assist as the Rovers put together another explosive offensive performance. Rootstown finished with 12 shots on goal, keeping the pressure on United throughout the contest.The Golden Eagles weren’t without their opportunities, but Rootstown’s defense made sure they were limited. Senior goalkeeper Noah Zager played all 80 minutes between the posts, recording two saves while allowing just one goal to help preserve the four-goal victory.United’s lone goal came courtesy of senior Z. Blake, who found the back of the net to account for the Golden Eagles’ scoring. Sophomore goalkeeper Aiden Gundersen faced a relentless Rootstown attack and recorded seven saves, battling throughout the contest as the Rovers continued to generate scoring opportunities.The victory marked another significant step for a Rootstown program that has become a postseason powerhouse. The Rovers entered the regional tournament fresh off their third consecutive district championship, having defeated Kirtland 5-1 in the district final. Pastor delivered a hat trick in that contest, tying the school’s career points record at 258 and further cementing his place among the most accomplished players in program history.Wednesday’s victory also provided Rootstown with a measure of satisfaction after the Rovers and Golden Eagles played to a scoreless draw in their regular-season meeting on October 8. This time, Rootstown left no doubt, turning a tightly contested regular-season matchup into a decisive postseason victory.For United, the loss brought an end to a postseason run that included a district championship and a trip to the regional semifinals. The Golden Eagles battled their way into the final 16 teams in Division V, but ultimately couldn’t keep pace with Rootstown’s offensive firepower.The Rovers now advance to face Elyria Open Door Christian in the Division V Region 17 championship on Sunday, November 8, at 2 p.m. Open Door Christian punched its ticket to the regional final with a dramatic 3-2 overtime victory over Champion in the other regional semifinal.With Scarlett and Pastor leading the charge, Rootstown has the offensive weapons to make a serious push toward the state tournament. The Rovers have now scored five goals in back-to-back postseason contests, and with a regional championship on the line, they’ll look to keep that momentum rolling.The winner of Sunday’s showdown will advance to the OHSAA Division V state semifinals on Wednesday, November 11.</div></body>

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BURTON, OH – Rootstown is one win away from the state semifinals, and the Rovers are showing no signs of slowing down. Behind a three-goal performance from senior Bryson Scarlett and two more goals from senior Zach Pastor, Rootstown rolled past United, 5-1, Wednesday night in the OHSAA Division V Region 17 boys soccer semifinals at Berkshire High School.

SCARLETT’S HAT TRICK PUSHES ROVERS ONWARD

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BURTON, OH – Rootstown is one win away from the state semifinals, and the Rovers are showing no signs of slowing down. Behind a three-goal performance from

SCARLETT’S HAT TRICK PUSHES ROVERS ONWARD

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