District leaders blank Pioneers – Cronin scores twice for Blaze

The Pioneer soccer team traveled to Murfreesboro Tuesday night hoping to leave town with a share of the lead in District 7-AAA. But Blackman remained undefeated in district action by downing the Pioneers 3-0.

Warren County is now 4-2 in district action, while Blackman improved to 3-0-1.

Justin Cronin put Blackman out in front during the first half, scoring with 13:30 left period. The Pioneers? offense had few chances to tie the game during first-half action, as Blaze goalie Paul Gilbert had one save in the half.

After going up 2-0 Blackman relied on its defense to control the tempo for the rest of the game. Warren County managed three attempts in the second half but once again Gilbert preserved the shutout.

With 14:38 left in the game, Cronin scored his second goal of the game to put the Blaze up 3-0 and secure the important district win.

Warren County had four shots on goal, while goalkeeper Tucker Chastain finished with 11 saves.

The Pioneers were scheduled to take on Coffee County Thursday night and will travel to McCallie on Tuesday for a non-district game.