WARREN, Ark. – In a dazzling display of offense, the Warren Lady Jacks stormed to an emphatic 8-0 victory over the Lisa Academy North Jaguars in the opening game of the 2024 soccer season. The clash, held at the illustrious Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium, saw the Lady Jacks deliver a masterclass in attacking football from the onset.
Top photo: Allison Mondragon fires an effort on goal during the first half of Warren’s game vs. Lisa Academy North.
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Right from the kickoff, Warren applied relentless pressure down the right wing, spearheaded by the dynamic Jennifer Carpenter and Azul Garcia. In the 5th minute, Carpenter unleashed a thunderous shot that nestled into the side netting, sending an early warning to the Lisa Academy defense. Her persistent threat continued to trouble the Jaguars throughout the opening exchanges.
The Lady Jacks’ dominance soon translated into goals as Allison Mondragon, showcasing her finesse, beat the keeper with an audacious effort from a tight angle on the left wing, breaking the deadlock in the 8th minute. Warren’s attacking onslaught persisted, with Azul Garcia doubling their advantage in the 14th minute with a clinical finish into the far corner.
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Mondragon extended Warren’s lead to three from the penalty spot in the 21st minute after a Jaguar handball in the box. As the first half drew to a close, Anna Arroyo further compounded Lisa Academy’s misery, burying a low shot into the far corner in the 44th minute, leaving the Jaguars trailing 4-0 at halftime.
The second half witnessed no respite for Lisa Academy as Delaney Herring and Azul Garcia added to the scoreline in the 56th and 60th minutes respectively, with Aria Hunt and Herring once again finding the net in quick succession to make it 8-0 in favor of the Lady Jacks by the 68th minute mark.
Following the final whistle, Head Coach Jacob Hernandez expressed his elation at his team’s dominant performance. “I’m super happy and proud of my team’s performance,” said Hernandez. “All preseason we had been working on a more attacking and pressing style of soccer, and seeing it come to fruition tonight was amazing. We still have stuff to straighten out but tonight was just the beginning for the Lady Jacks.”
With an impressive 8-0 victory under their belts, the Warren Lady Jacks kick off their season in style, boasting a 1-0 record as they prepare to face Hope on the road Friday.
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