WCMS soccer still undefeated

Pioneer soccer nabs 4th straight shutout

Warren County Middle’s Tony Garibaldi works the ball downfield against a Sparta defender during Tuesday afternoon’s game at Pistole Park. Garibaldi scored three goals in the Pioneers’ win. (Dale Stubblefield photo)

Warren County Middle School’s boys soccer team kept its early season hot streak going Tuesday, downing White County 4-0 at Pistole Park.

The Pioneers, who improved to 6-0 with the victory, picked up their fourth straight shutout, with goalkeeper Rob Hamby turning in a rock-solid performance in goal.

WCMS started off a bit slowly, but posted two goals just before the halftime break, then came back out of intermission to score two more.

Tony Garibaldi had a hat trick for the Pioneers, finding the back of the net three times, and Travis Young added his team’s other goal.

Coach Matt Jackson used the comfortable lead to clear his bench, allowing several sixth-graders to see action during the second half.

The Pioneers had the chance for some revenge Thursday night, when they played host to Cookeville’s Avery Trace Middle School at Pistole Park. Avery Trace handed WCMS its only loss last season.

Warren County’s next matchup is scheduled for Friday, April 16, when Algood comes to town for a 5 p.m. start.