Tuesday night brought a spirited rivalry to Bill Power Stadium as Laurel Highlands and Uniontown faced off in a doubleheader that highlighted the talent of both schools’ soccer programs. The evening began with the Laurel Highlands Mustangs girls taking an early command, building a 4‑0 lead in the first half of their Section 3‑3A matchup.

Mustangs dominate early, finish with 5‑2 win

Laurel Highlands (1‑1‑0, 1‑4‑0) extended their advantage before halftime when a penalty kick allowed Uniontown’s Red Raiders to pull one back, making the score 4‑1. The Mustangs answered quickly, adding a fifth goal to finish the half up 5‑1. In the second half, the home team fought back, scoring two unanswered goals to close the game at 5‑2.

Key contributors for Laurel Highlands included Camryn McClean, who netted two goals, and a supporting cast of Gracie Cicci, Ella Doman, Kenna Frey, Jordan Rates, and Ava Ruvalcaba, each finding the back of the net. Assists were spread among Doman, Rates, Camilla Frantz, and Lola Mitchell, who set up four of the five goals. Goalkeeping duties were shared by Addison Stroko, who made three first‑half saves, and Brooke Smith, who added two saves in the latter 40 minutes.

Red Raiders respond in boys’ nightcap

The second game saw Uniontown’s boys take the field against the Mustangs in Section 2‑3A play. After a hard‑fought contest, Uniontown (0‑2‑0, 1‑3‑1) emerged victorious with a 2‑1 scoreline, ending the night on a high note for the home crowd.

Braylon Woods led Uniontown’s offense, scoring both goals needed for the win. The Red Raiders, who have historically struggled against the Mustangs, showed resilience and improved play under coach Jamie Holland. Ty Harvey added the lone goal for Laurel Highlands, while Josh Paris supplied three assists. Uniontown’s goalkeeper Noah Holland recorded ten saves, anchoring the defense.

Both schools displayed strong sportsmanship throughout the doubleheader, with coaches and players exchanging commendations after the final whistle. The games provided a showcase of local talent and underscored the importance of high‑school athletics in fostering community spirit and teamwork.

Looking ahead

Laurel Highlands will aim to build on their offensive firepower as the season progresses, while Uniontown looks to leverage the momentum from their boys’ win to improve their standing in both sections. Fans can expect more exciting matchups as the teams continue their campaigns.

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