By Kyle Roberts
Ruston High’s soccer squads both got Tuesday night wins this week with the girls blanking Franklin Parish 8-0 in their district opener and with the boys shutting out Union 3-0.
The Lady Bearcats cruised to victory with four different girls getting goals on the night.
“It was important for us to get this first district win,” Ruston head coach Jacquelyn Bean said. “We’ve struggled in the past few games, we’ve had some setbacks with injuries, and we have had to ask players to take on new positions because of those injuries. Last night was the culmination of things we have worked on for the last couple of two weeks. My girls work hard, and that hard work and determination paid off for them last night.”
Ruston put up double-digit shots and shots on goal. Junior Elliana Ramos exceeded a hat trick with four goals and an assist.
After subbing in with 12 minutes to go in the first half, sophomore Layla Smith scored a quick goal and followed shortly after with her second. It was her first time this season she found the back of the net.
Morgan Foster added her second goal of the season, and Mia Tapia would score the final goal of the match, which is her fifth this season, off an assist by freshman Kaelyn Huerta.
Rilee Atwood would finished with three saves on the night for the shutout win.
On the boys’ side, senior Ty’Jai Ursin, junior Carter Tims, and sophomore Alex Hunt all scored goals for the Bearcats.
Freshman Ben Wages gave Ruston the shutout in goal.
“They boys played great tonight,” Ruston head coach Isaac Ramirez said. “I’m super proud of this team and the progress continue to make.
