The WRA Girls Varsity Soccer team continued its strong showing at the Smoky Mountain Cup in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, earning a 2-0 victory over Cookeville High School in the Pioneers' second game of the tournament/showcase.
After a scoreless first half, WRA broke through early in the second half when sophomore Aubrey Hauser '29 capitalized on a defensive error to put the Pioneers ahead, 1-0.
Just 13 minutes later, senior captain Maddie McNamara '27 doubled the lead to secure the victory. Junior Grace Sutiklangwiharn '28 provided the assist on the goal.
The Pioneers' defense was outstanding throughout the match, with Cecilia Montalvo Fas '28, Tessa Freeman '29, Nikki Priban '29, and Hauser turning in stellar performances. Junior goalkeeper Sydney Swiderski '28 recorded the clean sheet while making two saves.
With the 2-0 victory, the Pioneers improved to 3-0-1 on the season and continued their impressive run at the Smoky Mountain Cup.