Weekend Recap | Smoky Mountain Cup Champions
Baylor Soccer made a statement in Gatlinburg this weekend, storming through the Smoky Mountain Cup with three dominant performances — capped off by claiming the Championship in the top division.
Game 1: Baylor 2, Sacred Heart (KY) 1
The Red Raiders opened the tournament with a signature win over #7 nationally ranked Sacred Heart (KY).
- 25' – Zoe Misenhimer (penalty kick)
- 39' – Grace King (assist Misenhimer)
Sacred Heart pulled one back early in the second half, but Baylor's defense stood tall to finish off the upset victory.
Coach Blair: "We showed a ton of resilience and growth the last 20 minutes. Sacred Heart is a very good team."
Game 2: Baylor 5, Lafayette (KY) 0
The Red Raiders kept rolling with a 5–0 shutout, controlling the game from start to finish.
- Silva sisters combined for three goals (Elizabeth 2, Izzy 1)
- Hadley Griffith and Ayanna Hamler added tallies
Coach Blair: "We did a great job of controlling the game from the beginning. We created a lot of chances."
Game 3: Baylor 3, Bowling Green (KY) 0
Baylor sealed the Cup with a convincing 3–0 victory, completing the perfect weekend.
- 27' – Misenhimer (penalty)
- 45' – Maddie Hawk (assist Silva)
- 53' – Hamler (assist Hawk)
Coach Blair: "I thought we played well for being our 3rd game in 3 days. This was a great weekend — we played tough competition and built relationships away from the field."
Tournament Takeaway
With wins over three quality Kentucky programs — including a top-10 national team — Baylor captured the Smoky Mountain Cup Championship and improved to 8–1–1 on the season.
Standouts across the weekend: Olivia Newton, Ella Metzner (GK), Virginia Foster (GK), Charlotte Hoss, Brylee Faulkner, Grace King, Zoe Misenhimer, Reese Rowlett, Abi Dockery, and Maddie Hawk.
Record: 8–1–1
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