Ricky Maldonado (7) of the Carson Cougars keeps the ball away from Josue Rodas (13) of the North Iredell Raiders during first half action at Jesse C. Carson High School on November 5, 2015 in China Grove, North Carolina. The Cougars defeated the Raiders 5-1 in the first round of the 2015 NCSHAA 3A playoffs. (Brian Westerholt/Sports On Film)