The 2019 Southern Soccer Challenge (SSC) featured eight (8) teams from Alabama, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. Grissom (Cup Finalist), Huntsville (Medal Champion), and Randolph participated from Alabama. Tennessee teams included Dickson, Memphis University School, and Independence. Valley View High School, Arkansas and Jenks, Oklahoma (Tournament Champion) completed the field.
Please see the bracket and Tournament Flyer with rosters for tournament details and Tournament Results.
There are also several Pictures available!
There are additional details on Twitter @GrissomSSC.
Thanks to everyone who participated!
Grissom's SSC is an NFHS-sanctioned event that follows FIFA and NFHS laws of the game, except where AHSAA rules differ in which case AHSAA rules take precedence (see format & rules). Games lengths are 40-minute halves, with two (2) 5-minute golden goal overtime periods and KFTM, if necessary.
Team Information
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Team |
Location |
Mascot |
2018 Record |
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Huntsville, AL |
Tigers |
15-8-3 Class 7A Elite 8 |
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Huntsville, AL |
Panthers |
16-6-2 Class 7A Elite 8 |
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Huntsville, AL |
Raiders |
16-2-2 Class 4A State Champion |
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Dickson, TN |
Cougars |
12-3-3 District 11-AAA Runner-Up |
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Thompsons Station, TN |
Eagles |
12-5-1 |
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Jenks, OK |
Trojans |
6A State Finalist |
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Memphis, TN |
Owls |
8-9-1 State Semifinalist DII |
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Jonesboro, AR |
Blazers |
21-4-2 5A State Finalist |
SSC tournament history
The SSC is an annual invitational tournament hosted by Grissom Men’s Soccer and sanctioned by the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS). Established in 2004 as a competitive venue to attract teams from the southeast and across the nation, the SSC is traditionally played at the premier stadium fields at the John Hunt Soccer Complex; a recurring site of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) State Final Four. Huntsville High School was the site of the 2018 tournament and is the venue once again for 2019.
Recent results are as follows:
For more information please click here to contact the tournament director.