Florida High School Soccer - Westwood nudges Tradition Prep
December 13, 2023: Fort Pierce, FL 34947 The Westwood Panthers (Fort Pierce, FL) soccer nipped the visiting Tradition Prep Pirates (Port St. Lucie, FL), 5-4 in Wednesday's non-league bout.
With the victory, Westwood moves its record to 2-4 on the year. The Panthers host Lincoln Park Academy (Fort Pierce, FL) to battle the Greyhounds in a non-league bout on Monday, December 18. The Greyhounds enter the bout with a record of 4-5. Lincoln Park Academy lost 6-0 in their recent non-league bout against Vero Beach (Vero Beach, FL)
In their next game, the Pirates battle the South Fork Bulldogs (Stuart, FL) in a non-league bout, on Monday, December 18. Tradition Prep will attempt to move on its 3-9 season record. The Bulldogs enter the bout with a 5-5 record after their 1-0 non-league loss to Sebastian River (Sebastian, FL).
Match Summary
The Panthers Sink Pirates in Thrilling 5-4 Victory! Ahoy, Panther fans! The Varsity Boys Soccer team hoisted the Jolly Roger yesterday, defeating the Tradition Prep Pirates in a nail-biting 5-4 home game!
The battle was fierce, but our Panthers showed their grit and determination, emerging victorious thanks to the heroics of several key players:
Senior standout Jerry Desir and Junior Rodwin Lemus proved unstoppable, each firing off a HAT TRICK of goals! Sophomore Diego Enciso delivered the dagger in the clutch, scoring the game-winning goal with just three minutes remaining! Sophomore goalie Kayden Kaylor stood as tall as a brick wall between the posts, making a staggering 17 saves to keep the Pirates at bay!
But victory wasn't just about individual brilliance. The Panther TEAM stayed ON TOP throughout, especially in the second half. They played as one, a unified force relentlessly pressuring the Pirates and demonstrating the true meaning of teamwork.
