Dyersburg kicks past Crockett County, advances to finals

The Dyersburg Lady Trojans advanced to the district finals for the second straight year with a 10-0 win over Crockett County in the semifinals on Monday.

The Lady Trojans dominated the Lady Cavaliers from the opening minutes of the game, with Kilee Nunez putting Dyersburg on the board just six minutes into the game.

"I thought we played good, everyone played really well," said Lady Trojan head coach Joy Norman.

Laura Leigh Horner and Savannah Johnson added goals in the first half, while Emma Caylor pushed the Lady Trojans halftime lead to 5-0 with two goals of her own.

Nunez and Horner both added their second goals in the second half, while teammates Alyssa Watkins, Michelle Elliott and Melisalyn Hurst helped push the Lady Trojans lead to 10-0.

The Lady Trojans will face Westview in the district championship game on Wednesday at 6 p.m at Dyersburg Middle School.

The Lady Trojans defeated Westview 1-0 in Martin earlier this season.

"I think we got it this year," said Norman. "I think we are going to get the monkey off our back, but we are going to have to come out and take care of business."