The Emporia High girls soccer team opened its season with an 8-0 victory over Junction City on Tuesday at the EHS Turf Field.
EHS had five players score goals with senior Katie Smart recording a hat trick. Sophomore Emersyn Johnson scored two goals, while junior Keilara Owens, senior Karah Cooper, and freshman Rylie Mitchell scored one each. Smart said it was a good way to start the new season with a mixture of returners and newcomers to the team.
Audio PlayerHead coach Oscar Macias said that despite scoring six times in the first half, his favorite part of the season opener was the two goals in the second half that ended the match with 30 minutes remaining.
Audio PlayerReturners for the Lady Spartans include Smart and Cooper, both of whom have signed to play at the collegiate level at Neosho County Community College and Allen Community College. Also returning from last year’s team include Johnson, juniors Ariella Macias, Peyton Chanley, Emma Swindle, Keilara Owens, senior Ciara Esquivel and sophomore Madison Evans. Newcomers to the team include Mitchell and freshmen Sydney B’Hymer, Reagan Herrman and Acelyn Farrell. Coach Macias said he likes the variety he has on this year’s team.
Audio PlayerEHS opens play in the Titan Classic in Wichita on Monday against Salina Central. The Lady Spartans’ next home match, their second of eight at home this season, will be April 7 against Wichita Southeast.
