By David Rogers. BOONE, N.C. — A week out from Northwestern Conference play, the Watauga women’s soccer team seems to be “gelling” at just the right time. A 9-0 shellacking of visiting Ledford on March 28 at Jack Groce Stadium is proof positive.
Savannah Rogers’ “hat trick” (three goals scored) led a trio of Pioneers with multiple goals in the match, a group that also included Rebekah Riley (2 goals) and Savannah Duvall (2). Morgan Flynt and Scarlett Rupp also found the back of the net for Watauga, with one goal each. Keaton Wuest was credited with two assists, with additional assists contributed by Savannah Duvall and Mary-Flynn Sevensky.
After a tough and demanding non conference schedule, including TC Roberson, Asheville, and Saint Stephens, it’s nice to see our team coming together as we enter our conference schedule next week.” said Watauga head coach Chris Tarnowski. “It’s a talented and young team that is really learning how best to work together on the field, but as coaches we’re most proud of how positive and supportive they are of one another. It’s a team of caring individuals who want the best for the entire group and their teammates, which makes them an absolute dream to coach. We always say we want to help develop good people before we develop good players, and this group has really taken that message to heart.”
The Pioneers will have no time to fool around with three Northwestern Conference tilts within a week’s time beginning on Tuesday, April 1, vs. South Caldwell (6-2-1 overall, 0-0-1 in conference), then Friday, April 4 vs. Alexander Central (1-3-4, 0-0-1) before going on the road to face an always tough Hibriten (5-3-2, 0-0) on April 8.
