Stevens Hat Trick Leads Junior High Soccer Team Over Wyalusing

By: Ed Weaver  /  September 25, 2023

The Wellsboro Junior High Soccer team scored three goals in the first half and three in the second half to defeat Wyalusing 6-1 on Saturday, September 23.

"The game was fun and competitive throughout," head coach Derek Stevens said. "We finished the ball really well today."

Liam Stevens opened the game at 3:01 with his first goal of the match from an assist from Xavier Lecker. He later followed it up by finishing a volley from Lauren Gehman at 6:27 to make it 2-0 in favor of the young Hornets. Gabe Cuneo added a goal from 30 yards to close out the first half.

Xavier Lecker crossed in a ball for Gehman to open the 2nd half, followed by Michael Seeling scored from an assist from Gabe Cuneo. With 10:12 remaining in the game, Liam Stevens scored from an assist from Gabe Cuneo to complete his hat trick.

Wellsboro improves to 7-0 following the win, and is back in action tomorrow afternoon against Northeast Bradford.