Lady Cat soccer moves to 14-0

By Zach Hayes
UCA sportswriting

The Conway High Lady Cats remained undefeated on the year after Thursday night's 4-0 7A-Central victory against Cabot.

Weather was once again a factor as the Lady Cats played in the rain, but they showed no signs of that holding them back. Four Lady Cats scored goals on their way to their second 4-0 victory of the week. The Lady Cats improved to 14-0 overall and 9-0 in conference, wrapping up an impressive week of soccer.

The first goal was scored by forward Ashley Johnson on a “brilliant shot that had great power,” as described by CHS coach Whitney Allison. The first half ended at 1-0, and the game was almost called due to lightning strikes, but it was allowed to continue after they passed.

CHS came out of the break with even more momentum in the last half with goals by Brooke Ballard, Kara Blackwell and Kayleigh Little. Ballard contributed an impressive goal with good teamwork between herself and Johnson.

“Blackwell volleyed hers right over the keeper's head," Allison said. "It was awesome.”

Little punched hers through the keeper’s legs, making every goal scored by the Lady Cats unique.

Johnson had a great game contributing her goal and the assist on Ballard’s.

“She scores goals for us but she also does a lot of work off the ball as well and that what it takes to be a great forward,” Allison said.

Julia Pettit and Sydney Meyer contributed throughout the game with give-and-goes and moving the ball up the field, helping the Lady Cats get on the attack.

“It was a great team effort," Allison said. "We’ll finish the week up, get a nice light practice tomorrow, get rest this weekend and we’ll be ready to go next Tuesday against North Little Rock.”