Senior striker Michael Baer had a hat trick for No. 6-seed North Hagerstown in a 6-1 victory over No. 11-seed South Hagerstown in Friday's Maryland Class 2A West first round boys soccer game.
Baer's scoring ignited the Hubs' offense as they ended the Rebels's season and secured a quarterfinal date Tuesday night at 6:30 at Northwood.
Baer's three goals give him 20 this season.
"We were ready for this game," Baer said. "We had the home-field advantage, so we came out strong. My players got me the ball at the right time. I just happened to be in the right spot. ... If we play like this, we have a chance to go far in the playoffs."
Hubs coach Glen Singer has been impressed with Baer.
"Michael is tough," Singer said. "He has a great shot. As long as he is playing within the framework of the team, he is a dangerous player."