Regional Opener Highlights
The Fort Defiance boys soccer squad opened their regional campaign with a nail‑biting 5‑4 win over Stuarts Draft. Damian Glymph, who finished with two goals, delivered the match‑winner five minutes before halftime, snapping a 2‑2 tie and sparking a surge that carried the team to victory.
Coach Ian Thibodeaux praised his team’s resilience, noting that the side “showed heart and composure when the pressure mounted.” His commendation underscored the collective effort that kept Fort Defiance ahead in a contest that swung back and forth.
The victory guarantees a trip to Clarke County for the regional semifinals on June 2, where the Dragons will meet either Clarke County or Page County, both of whom advanced from their own openers.
In the girls’ division, Stuarts Draft turned the tables, edging Fort Defiance 6‑4. Freshman Ellie Weatherholtz was the standout, scoring four goals and adding an assist, though it wasn’t enough to secure the win.
Weatherholtz’s performance, complemented by contributions from Kendall Clark and Angela Hibshman, who each found the net and set up plays, signals a potent offensive threat for Stuarts Draft as they eye the same semifinal slot.