University Heights Academy used a pair of hat tricks and a strong second half to defeat Caldwell County 8-1 Friday night for the Girls’ Region 2 All “A” Soccer Tournament championship in Eddyville.
It is the third straight region All “A” title for the Lady Blazers and their 12th in the last 13 seasons.
The Lady Tigers (3-1) and Lady Blazers played to a 1-1 tie in the first half before UHA found its offense in the second half.
Skylar Cantrell and Kendall Hancock both had hat tricks to lead the Lady Blazers (3-0). Hancock added three assists and Cantrell provided a pair of assists.
Audrey Perry scored a goal and had a pair of assists and Alyssa Grice also scored for UHA, which will meet Mayfield on Sept. 8 at Givens Field in the All “A” Sectional. The winner advances to the Girls’ All “A” State Tournament Sept. 19-21 at Louisville Collegiate.
Pressley Bruce also had an assist for UHA and Madison Williams earned the win in goal with one save on the night.
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