Tuesday Seacoast Standout: Winnacunnet senior nets hat trick in return from injury
"He's a threat to score, so not having him definitely changed things," Winnacunnet boys soccer Nick Rowe on senior Nate Dillon who scored three goals in first game back from injury.
Nate Dillon, a senior on the Winnacunnet High School boys soccer team, returned from a hamstring injury to score a hat trick and assist in a 5-1 Division I win over rival Dover on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Dillon had been sidelined since suffering the injury during a game against Merrimack on Sept. 23, missing subsequent games against Exeter and Alvirne.
Winnacunnet coach Nick Rowe noted Dillon looked healthy during pregame warmups but was initially a bit slow. However, once he warmed up, Dillon was fine. The Warriors' coach was particularly pleased with Dillon's third goal, which came from a sequence they had emphasized in training. Dillon's absence had been noticeable, as he was a consistent threat to score.
With five games left in the regular season and the postseason approaching, Dillon's return is crucial for the team's chances of competing in the tournament.
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