WCMS soccer takes second at tournament
Warren County Middle School’s soccer team had to settle for second in last week’s district tournament, as they fell in a hard-fought overtime battle against Cookeville’s Avery Trace Middle School.
The Pioneers opened tournament play against West Wilson, in a match played at Lebanon’s Walter J. Baird Field.
WCMS won that contest 3-2, as Cody Cowans opened the Pioneers’ scoring, then Lake Hankal put in a header for the team’s second goal. Cowans came through again, driving home the game-winner on a penalty kick.
Their next matchup was against Avery Trace at the Lebanon Soccer Complex. Although the Pioneers fought throughout regulation, keeping their shutout intact, they were unable to put together any goals themselves and the game went to a sudden-death overtime, where ATMS prevailed.
WCMS wrapped up its portion of the tourney with another game against West Wilson, this time at the Lebanon Soccer Complex.
After West Wilson broke onto the scoreboard with a goal, WCMS posted three straight to take the 3-1 win. Cody Cowans scored the first two Pioneer goals, the second coming on a penalty kick, and Matt Wilson wrapped up the team’s offensive onslaught.
Tucker Chastain turned in a solid tournament in goal for the Pioneers, allowing just four goals through the three games. The team, coached by Matt Jackson, finished the season with just one loss.