Ashley Ridge Boys soccer team improving this season

The Ashley Ridge Boys soccer team is adjusting after losing ten seniors last year. They have nine returning players with varsity experience, including four midfielders. The team is currently ranked second in the state and has a 6-3 start this season. Ashley Ridge recently won the Mill Town Invitational tournament. They have secured victories against teams like Rock Hill and Stratford, who previously defeated them in the state championship. Their losses this season were to Bluffton, Cardinal Newman, and Wando. Key players include senior captain Beckham Harris in midfield and defender Bennett Boomershine, who returns after a year in academy soccer. The team is working to blend experienced players with younger talent as the season progresses.