Green Canyon's Chloe Sadler reacts to a Green Canyon goal as they play Syracuse in a girls varsity soccer game at Syracuse High School in Syracuse on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. Green Canyon won 5-0.
Green Canyon made a resounding statement in their season-opening match, thrashing defending 6A state champion Syracuse 6-0. The Wolves dominated the game, with Eva Israelsen leading the way for Green Canyon with two goals.
A 4A quarterfinalist a year ago, Green Canyon returns every starter from 2025 and was the runaway choice by 4A's coaches as the team to beat in 2026. This victory will only add to the Wolves' momentum.
Syracuse's Abby Rizley and Green Canyon's Liv Maw fight for the ball during a girls varsity soccer game at Syracuse High School in Syracuse on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. Despite their best efforts, the Syracuse team was unable to keep up with Green Canyon's pace.
Eva Israelsen opened the scoring for the Wolves on an assist from Jaycee Knight in a tight first half. Green Canyon's Kloey Tensmeyer and Jaycee Knight each added a goal and an assist as Britt Maw earned the shutout in goal.
Syracuse goalkeeper Whitney Cella blocks a shot from Green Canyon's Chloe Sadler, only to be scored on moments later, during a girls varsity soccer game at Syracuse High School in Syracuse on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. The shutout was a testament to the Wolves' strong defense.
Autumn Howell and Tensmeyer tacked on goals to stretch the lead to 4-0, with Israelsen wrapping up the scoring late in the game. Green Canyon's Chloe Sadler and Liv Maw were also key contributors to the team's victory.
The Wolves' victory sets them up for a strong season, and they will look to build on this momentum in their next match.
Source: Yahoo Sports