Wayne County Soccer Team Drops Two Games

On Tuesday, April 15th, the combined WCHS/CHS soccer team hosted the Culleoka Warriors in a district match at the Sportsplex. The first half was fairly balanced with both teams forcing the other’s goalie to make multiple saves. In the last minute of the half, a Culleoka striker put a hard shot into the back corner of the Wayne County goal to put Culleoka ahead 1-0 at half-time. The second half was less balanced, as the small team from Wayne County tired and Culleoka substituted. Near the mid-point of the second half, a Culleoka striker dribbled past several Wayne County defenders and looped a shot over Wayne County goalie Brandon Gray. Neither team scored after that, with Culleoka winning 2-0. Brandon ended up making 15 saves in the game.

On Friday, April 18th, the team hosted the Hardin County Tigers in a non-district match. Hardin County was a stronger team, including a German foreign exchange student. They scored three goals in the first 15 minutes and a 4th goal before halftime. The second half was similar, with Hardin County scoring four goals again. Final score was 8-0, Hardin County. Brandon made 10 saves.

The team traveled to Decatur Riverside on Monday for a non-district match, and play at Battle Creek High School (Spring Hill) tomorrow at 6:00 for their final district game. Their last regular season game will be next Tuesday, April 29th, when they host the Hickman County Bulldogs at the Sportsplex at 5:30 PM. They will play their first district tournament game Thursday, May 1st. Time, opponent, and location will be determined by the final district games this week. Come out and support Wayne County Soccer!---Submitted by Harvey Baker

Photos by Shannon Franks