The report credits Landry Rose with both Camden goals, including the winner four minutes after the restart. His performance reportedly took him to 19 goals for the season and followed a seven-goal haul across two consecutive matches.
Rose’s finishing gave Camden a response after Central Valley Academy levelled before half-time through Logan Kubecka. The report says the forward exploited gaps in the Thunder defence on both scoring moves.
Goalkeeper Gavin Hughes also reportedly made nine saves, helping Camden protect its narrow lead in the closing stages.
The result is said to have lifted Camden to a 9-5-2 record, surpassing the eight wins recorded last season. That improvement carries extra weight given the group’s difficult early history, which included a winless 2023 campaign and a heavy defeat against Central Valley Academy.
The report also says Camden could rise from a projected 10th seed to sixth in the Section III Class A tournament. Coach Nate Smith reportedly viewed that jump as unexpected, while praising the team’s adjustment to a new formation.
The tactical shift has not been seamless. Camden previously conceded four goals against Mexico, but the report says the players began to settle into the system during that match before producing a more complete performance against Central Valley Academy.
Camden now turns toward the Section III Class A tournament, where its potential seeding will shape the opening challenge. Central Valley Academy, reportedly at 5-9-1, is also set to enter the competition.
The next storyline is clear: whether Rose’s scoring form and Camden’s improved structure can survive the pressure of knockout football.