A Late Surge Secures Regional Glory
Weddington’s girls soccer team captured the 7A western regional title on Tuesday, edging R.J. Reynolds 2-0 in a tightly contested match held in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
The Warriors broke a deadlock in the closing twelve minutes, with Paige Santos striking first before Sona Johnson added the decisive second goal.
Coach Hattie Boone’s side had opened brightly, controlling early possession, but Reynolds’ defense held firm until the late surge.
R.J. Reynolds entered the game as the top seed and had only tied twice prior to this encounter, making the victory a significant upset for the sixth‑seeded Warriors.
Weddington will now travel to face Holly Springs in the state championship, a match that promises another test of their newfound momentum.
The atmosphere was electric, with fans from both schools filling the stands in Winston-Salem, while the city’s soccer community celebrated the rise of a new contender.