The WRA Girls Varsity Soccer team showed tremendous heart and resilience last night, battling back for an exciting 7-5 victory over Chagrin Falls on the road.
The Pioneers faced a 2-4 deficit at halftime but refused to back down. WRA's offense came alive in the second half, finding the back of the net five times to complete the comeback.
Senior Captain Maddie McNamara '27 led the scoring effort with two goals, while freshman standout Campbell Brown '30 also found the net twice. Additional goals came from Ceci Montalvo Fas '28, Amelia Botros '28, who scored on a header, and Nikki Priban '29.
McNamara contributed two assists as well, with additional assists from Hadley Bennett '29, Katie Philibin '30, Priban '29, and Emery Piero '28. In goal, Syd Swiderski '28 made seven saves to help secure the hard-fought win.
The Pioneers continue to see younger players step up in important roles. Bailey Purves '30 and Ellis Freeman '30 both earned starts alongside Brown, showcasing the growing depth and talent of the team.
With the victory, WRA improves to 11-2-2 on the season. The Pioneers return home tomorrow night at 6 p.m. to take on Hathaway Brown, with a special halftime celebration planned. Come out and support the Pioneers!Â