The Western Alamance Warriors faced off with the Southwestern Randolph Cougars in a nonconference boys soccer match on August 19, 2026, in North Carolina. The final score read 7-1 in favor of the Warriors, a result that underscored their return to competitive form after a 53-game winless stretch.
A Statement Performance
The Warriors' dangerous attacking quartet—Franky Maya, Elio Anguiano, Grant Bacchus, and Edwin Anguiano—combined for a flurry of chances that left the Cougars scrambling. Early in the match, Grant Bacchus opened the scoring, followed by a header from Camden Olivera set up by Elio Anguiano’s free kick, and Edwin Anguiano added a third before the break.
At halftime the Warriors held a 3-1 lead, with the trio of Maya, Anguiano and Bacchus already weaving patterns that the opposition could not contain. Their chemistry was evident as Elio Anguiano supplied two assists and Bacchus contributed a goal and an assist.
The second half saw the Warriors extend their advantage as Bacchus, both Anguiano brothers and Maya found the net again. Edwin Anguiano also converted a penalty after drawing a foul, sealing a comfortable margin.
Southwestern Randolph managed only a single penalty kick by Yael Rebollar-Ortiz in the closing stages, a consolation goal that highlighted the Cougars' struggle to respond. The 7-1 defeat represented the biggest loss for the Cougars since a 7-0 playoff setback to Hendersonville in 2023.
Beyond the numbers, the match served as a showcase for the Warriors’ depth and tactical flexibility. With no official timekeeping due to a malfunctioning scoreboard, the focus remained on the flow of play and the individual moments that defined the contest.