Pioneer soccer falls at Lincoln County, 3-1
With the loss, Warren County fell to 3-7 on the season heading into Thursday night’s home matchup with Shelbyville.
Lincoln County had two goals in first half from Josh Johnson, who fired in a shot the fourth minute. Andrew Storer was credited with the assist. In the 33rd minute of the half Johnson struck again, this time on an assist from Chris Whitmore.
Lincoln County took a 2-0 lead into halftime, and scored its third goal when Jacob Campbell found Ryan Sandmeyer with a crossing pass. Sandmeyer connected to give the Falcons a 3-0 lead.
Ben Gretzinger scored the Pioneers’ lone goal, finding the back of the net on a penalty kick with 10 minutes to play in the game. But LCHS goalkeeper Will Elrod and the Falcon defense held the Pioneers in check through the contest’s final moments to preserve the win.
WCHS travels to take on Smyrna tonight. Junior varsity action is set to begin at 5 p.m., with the varsity game to follow at 7 p.m.