Pioneers roll; still unbeaten

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard

Miguel Aparicio blocks a pass attempt from an Algood player during Thursday’s game at Pistole Park. The Pioneers cruised to a 10-0 win. (Dale Stubblefield photo)

The Warren County Middle School soccer team put its undefeated record on the line Friday afternoon against Algood at Pitsole Park.

Algood’s first-year program didn’t give the Pioneers any trouble, as Warren County won 10-0 and improved to 7-0-1 on the year.

David Rodriguez scored the first goal of the game for Warren County as the Pioneers’ speed quickly out-maneuvered the Algood team. The Pioneers worked on their passing for most of the game as Warren County built a 5-0 lead at the break.

Coach Matt Jackson worked his players in and out of the game, insuring his bench got a lot of work. The Pioneers dominated the second half as Warren County had little trouble with Algood’s defense.

Also scoring for the Pioneers were Rodriguez and Lazaro Serna with two goals each. Tony Garibaldi, Yuta Nakashima, Miguel Aparicio, Travis Young, Honest Mrema and Pablo Castoerna had one goal apiece.

• On Thursday, the Pioneers defeated Overton County 6-0. Garibaldi had two goals, Serna, Mauro Ponce, Richard Wilson and Rob Hamby had one goal each.

The Pioneers will travel to Tullahoma on Monday.