Pioneers go 1-1 at Chattanooga
The Warren County High School soccer team traveled to Chattanooga over the weekend, to participate in the Chattanooga Christian Tournament.
Warren County went 1-1 as the Pioneers defeated Chattanooga Christian on Friday night 3-2, but fell to Tullahoma on Saturday 2-0.
Against the Chargers Warren County controlled the game from the very start. But Chattanooga Christian did manage to score first, 12 minutes into the contest for a 1-0 lead at the break.
The Chargers only shot in the second half once again came early scoring to take a 2-0 lead. 15 minutes into the half Oscar Rodriguez put the Pioneers on the board and 10 minutes later Andy Knowles chipped a shot over the Chargers keeper to tie the game at 2-2. The Pioneers continued to keep the ball on offense as Warren County charged the Chargers goal. With three minutes remaining, Travis Mausey sent a corner kick to Bobby Simpson who finished the play scoring the Pioneers’ winning goal.
The Pioneer had 13 shots on the night, while holding the Chargers to seven.
Against Tullahoma on Saturday, field conditions played a big part in the game as the field became slippery and muddy from the amount of rain fall.
Tullahoma scored 25 minutes in and held a 1-0 lead at the break.
In the second half the Wildcats scored with 15 minutes left in the game off of a corner kick to secure the win.
The Pioneers had nine shots to Tullahoma’s eight.
“Against Chattanooga we pretty much controlled the whole game,” said coach Keith Hamilton.
“We were a little sloppy in the opening minutes but we took the game to them. Saturday was a tough day. All the rain made the field just terrible. The wind was gusting and it was so muddy it was hard to keep your footing. We played well and I was very pleased with our play this weekend.”
Warren County was scheduled to take on Chattanooga Baylor on Tuesday and will be back in action on April 12 at Siegel for district action.