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Mid Valley soccer team secures win in honor of injured player Ben Riggall

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 12:01 AM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

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Summary

Mid Valley defeated Riverside 3-0 in a Lackawanna League boys soccer match in Moosic on September 26. After a scoreless first half, the Spartans scored three goals in the second half, dedicating the victory to their injured teammate Ben Riggall, who is recovering from a severe concussion. Riggall was unable to play following an incident during a game against West Scranton on September 24. The players wore his number 14 on their minds, as expressed by Ethan Johnson and coach Todd Williams after the game. Mid Valley's focus remains on playing for Riggall until his return to the squad.

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Status Watch

•Mid Valley scored all three goals in the second half.
•Jack Molitoris scored two goals and assisted the third.
•Ben Riggall is recovering after a serious concussion.
•Players dedicated the game to their captain, Riggall.
•Mid Valley improves to 6-1-2 in the season.

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12:01 AMYahoo Sports — BOYS SOCCER: Mid Valley plays, wins for injured teammate Ben Riggall

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MOOSIC — After a scoreless first half, Mid Valley players and coaches broke the huddle on the sideline with one person on their minds. “One, two, three, For Ben,” they shouted before running onto the field for the second half. Whether they meant it literally or not, the Spartans came through on their promise — scoring one, two, three goals for their injured teammate Ben Riggall in a 3-0 ...
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