By David Rogers. BOONE, N.C. — Tuesday’s (May 2) women’s soccer match may well have been a competitive afterthought, it being Senior Night and all, but Watauga scored early and often in a 9-0 romp past their Northwestern Conference 4A rivals, the Spartans of South Caldwell at Jack Groce Stadium.
A full half dozen of the Pioneers found the back of the net to score goals for host Watauga, including Maya Nelson (3 goals), Katie Durham (2), Sam Bertrand (1), Holly Needham (1), Morgan Flynt (1) and Georgia Parker (1).
“We were just so happy and excited to celebrate this year’s seniors,” Watauga head coach Chris Tarnowski told High Country Sports after the game. “These athletes have given everything to this program and served as incredible role models for the younger players. We are so proud of all that they accomplished on and off the field, and know they will continue to positively impact those around them for years to come. Tonight was really about celebrating them, and we are just so fortunate that we get to do so.”
Watauga’s 2023 seniors include Maya Nelson, Lucy Walker, Laurel Kiker, Holly Needham, and Sophie Masaid.
With the regular season completed, the Pioneers now await the seedings and matchups for the state playoffs.
