On September 17th, Smith County hosted 2A White County for a non-district match, showcasing a dominant performance from the Lady Owls. The defense played exceptionally well, with goalkeeper Catie Belle McCarter earning a clean sheet, while the White County goalkeeper faced a challenging night. The Lady Owls overwhelmed the Lady Warriors, finishing with an impressive 9-0 victory.
Senior Aubrey Felice was a standout, netting three goals. Two of her goals were assisted by Addie Cripps, while Lexie White provided the assist for her third. Chloe Gill also contributed to the scoreline, finding the back of the net with help from Kiley Jenkins. Aubree Spain added two goals to the tally, with one assist from Chloe Gill and another from Kiley Jenkins. Kiley herself scored on a well-placed free kick and later added another goal, assisted by Kylee Brooks. The match even included an own goal from White County, further solidifying the Lady Owls’ commanding victory.
Two days later, on September 19th, Smith County faced off against Cannon County for the second time this district season. The Lady Owls had previously triumphed in their first meeting, winning 4-0, and Cannon County came into this match looking to avenge their only loss. It turned out to be a heated and chippy affair, with both teams displaying their competitive spirit. However, the Lady Owls remained resilient, securing a 2-0 win. Kiley Jenkins opened the scoring with a stunning free kick, and Addie Cripps sealed the victory with a goal assisted by Chloe Gill.
Looking ahead, the Smith County Lady Owls will travel to Dekalb County on September 24th before returning home to host York Institute for Senior Night. Their final regular-season game is scheduled for October 1st at Jackson County.
The SCHS Cheer squad showed great support during the match against Cannon County, highlighting the camaraderie among student-athletes. It’s heartening to see such school spirit, and the stands have been packed this season. If you haven’t yet attended a game, you’re truly missing out on an exciting experience!
photo and article submitted by Vivian Schaffers
