The Pulaski girls soccer squad delivered a hard‑fought 2‑1 victory over Cedarburg in a WIAA Division 2 Sectional Semifinal, a result that keeps their state‑tournament aspirations alive and underscores the team’s resilience under pressure.
Offensively, Kara Barber struck the back of the net, while Estella Vieaux provided the crucial assist that set up the winning play. Their chemistry on the front line proved decisive in a match that swung back and forth until the final whistle.
Between the posts, goalkeeper Tatum Wentland was nothing short of spectacular, making 18 saves and posting a 94.7 percent save percentage. His performance not only preserved the narrow lead but also rallied the defense to hold firm against Cedarburg’s late surge.
The win lifted Pulaski’s season record to 11‑5‑5 and moved them one step closer to a coveted berth in the state tournament. With only a single victory needed to lock in a spot, the team’s momentum is building at just the right moment.
Sectional Final Outlook
Across the bracket, other quarterfinal results added context: Brookfield Central routed Plymouth 3‑0, Notre Dame edged Winneconne 6‑2, and Xavier shut out Lourdes Academy/Valley Christian 2‑0. Meanwhile, Howards Grove dispatched Providence Academy 3‑0, setting up a competitive slate of matchups heading into the next round.
Pulaski now faces a formidable opponent in the sectional final, but the squad enters the contest with confidence drawn from recent performances. Coach and players alike are emphasizing disciplined defending, sustained attacking rhythm, and the ability to capitalize on scoring chances — elements that produced Barber’s goal and Vieaux’s assist earlier in the tournament.