NEW CASTLE —
The Wilmington High boys soccer team got bumped from the ranks of the unbeaten yesterday.
Slippery Rock knocked off visiting Wilmington in a District 10, Region 2-AA matchup, 3-1.
The Greyhounds dropped to 4-1 in the region and 8-1 overall. The Rockets are 4-1, 5-5-1.
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Wilmington's Marc Delio collides with Slippery Rock's Henry Joyce while advancing the ball for the Greyhounds. Courtney Caughey-Stambul
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October 2, 2012
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