WCMS rolls to shutout at F.C. North

The Warren County Middle School soccer team continued its winning ways on Tuesday, as the Lady Pioneers picked up a 5-0 road win over Franklin County North in Central Tennessee Conference action.

Warren County improved to 5-1 overall and 4-1 in conference play.

The Lady Pioneers scored two goals in the first half, with the first coming 22 minutes in off the foot of Ayla Anish. Five minutes later Rachael Tieman followed with a goal off of a 30-yard free kick to put Warren County out in front 2-0 by the end of the half.

Warren County aggressive play in the first period continued into the second half. Lauren Wilkinson put the Lady Pioneers out in front 3-0 four minutes in. Six minutes later Wilkinson struck again from the right side of the goal for a 4-0 Lady Pioneers advantage.

The Lady Pioneers out hustled and played their opponents in the second half. The Lady Pioneers defense saw little action in the period, as Warren County’s offense controlled the game. Annie Willmore capped the Lady Pioneers scoring with a goal at the 23-minute mark as Warren County picked up the road victory.

‘I thought we played really well tonight,’ said coach Alan Brownyard. ‘We played our game, spreading the field and our passing was very sharp. This team continues to improve with every game and they’re a joy to coach.’

In junior varsity action, the Lady Pioneers won 6-0 over Franklin County’s JV team.

Kristin Maynard and Madison Smartt scored two goals each. Peyton Wanamaker and Monica Lane had one goal apiece.

The middle school will be at home on Monday to take on Harris Middle.