The WRA Girls Varsity Soccer team capped a successful weekend in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, with a 4-0 victory over Ballard High School from Kentucky to capture the Smoky Mountain Cup championship. The Pioneers finished the tournament undefeated and brought home the championship hardware after playing three games in two days.

WRA opened the scoring when freshman Campbell Brown '30 found the back of the net, assisted by senior captain Maddie McNamara '27. The Pioneers carried a 1-0 lead into halftime.

WRA extended its advantage early in the second half when sophomore Aubrey Hauser '29 scored on a cross from McNamara. Sophomore Hadley Bennett '29 added the third goal on a cross from senior Zoe Kusuma '27.

The Pioneers capped the scoring on a well-executed corner-kick set piece. Junior Cecilia Montalvo Fas '28 converted the opportunity, with Kusuma '27 delivering the corner and earning another assist.

The WRA defense turned in another outstanding performance, preserving the shutout while junior goalkeeper Sydney Swiderski '28 recorded two saves.

With the 4-0 victory, the Pioneers improved to 4-0-1 on the season and remained undefeated. Following the final whistle, the team celebrated its tournament championship by hoisting the Smoky Mountain Cup.

Congratulations to the WRA Girls Varsity Soccer team on an impressive weekend and a well-earned championship!