Red Riders top Madonna, advance to face Oak Glen in sectional final
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WEIRTON -- From one rival to the next.
The Weir High girls soccer team extended its unbeaten streak and advanced to the Region 1, Section 1 Championship with a 10-0 win over city rival Madonna in the sectional semifinals on Wedneday at Jimmy Carey Stadium.
The Red Riders will meet Oak Glen for a third time this season on Saturday with a trip to the regional tournament on the line.
Weir has defeated the Golden Bears twice this season, most recently in the OVAC Class 4A championship last month.
The Red Riders are n0w 16-2-2 and 16-0-1 in their last 17 matches.
On Wednesday evening, Jaidyn Kelly and Kylie Dunmyer each had two goals, while Olivia Baker and Lexie Fayak each had a goal and three assists.
Mila White had a goal and an assist, while Myleigh Clevenger, Jenna Costello and Bella Spickard scored, while Madelyn Cramer and Bianca Pittman also had assists.
Rayna Hoover made two saves for the shutout.
Weir also defeated Madonna in the city championship earlier in the season.
For the Blue Dons, who close the season at 8-11-1, Ally Laughlin made 17 saves in goal.