By David Rogers. BOONE, N.C. — Two goals by Morgan Flynt and another by Savannah Rogers were enough for host Watauga to overcome the Alexander Central women’s soccer team on April 4, 3-1, in a rough-and-tumble affair.
“We knew coming into the game that Alexander was going to be the most physical team in our conference,” said Pioneer head coach Chris Tarnowski after the match, “and this game was about weathering that challenge and keeping our heads, to play our game. We’re really proud of the players for standing up to the challenge and sticking together for 80 minutes, while keeping their composure. It was a whole team effort and we’re really proud of the whole team.”
Flynt was also credited with an assist on Rogers’ goal, while Savannah Duvall picked up an assist on the afternoon as well.
Now with a four-game winning streak, Watauga (5-3-1 overall, 2-0 Northwestern Conference) will look to add to the momentum on April 8 when they travel to Lenoir and face Hibriten (7-3-2, 2-0), a Northwestern Conference contender sharing first place honors with the Pioneers.
In the evening curtain-raiser, Watauga’s junior varsity battled to a 1-1 with the Cougars JV squad. Lindsay Wade scored the goal, with an assist by Lilly Wilson.
