Pleasant View Christian School’s first-ever middle school girls soccer season came to a close last week, marking the beginning of another chapter for the school’s growing athletic program.
As one of the only schools in its conference to field a MS girls’ soccer team this fall, PVCS built a schedule that included a mix of private and regional public schools. The Warriors gained valuable experience throughout the season, continuing to develop and improve with each game.
PVCS finished its inaugural season with two impressive victories over other local private school competition, including an 8-0 victory over Clarksville Christian and an 8-4 win over Clarksville Academy, after coming up short against Goodpasture Christian, falling 3-2 in a closely contested match.
Leading the Warriors in scoring was Savannah Hogue, who finished the season with 10 goals, including one hat trick. The team captain played both Central Attacking Midfield and Striker, contributing speed, aggressive play, and leadership throughout the season.
Raelyn Hamilton, the team’s alternate captain, finished with eight goals, including two hat tricks. Primarily playing Left Back, she also contributed several long-range shots from outside the box. Her ball-handling ability and powerful shot made her an important part of the Warriors’ offense.
As a first-year soccer player, Briley Farmer quickly stepped into the role of primary goalkeeper and developed into a key contributor for the Warriors. Her speed and fearless play helped keep the team competitive in several close games throughout the season.
“I couldn’t be prouder of the first-ever Middle School Lady Warriors Soccer team at PVCS! From tryouts to the final breakdown, these girls brought a level of passion and determination that was truly amazing,” said Head Coach David Prior. “I have loved watching this team develop week to week, and I can’t wait to see where this program goes!”
While the team’s record tells part of the story of its inaugural season, the players also represented the PVCS values on and off the field. Player-led prayer before games became a regular part of the team’s routine, and following several games, opposing players, coaches, parents, and referees approached the team to comment not only on the girls’ performance, but also on the Christian character they demonstrated throughout the competition.
The inaugural season gave the Warriors a chance to compete, grow, and build a foundation for the future of PVCS Middle School Girls Soccer. As the program moves forward, the experience gained this season will provide a strong starting point for what comes next.