Cougar Soccer Program Shows Improvement

Cougar Soccer Program Shows Improvement

By: Pulaski County Public Schools

March 24, 2025

The Cougar men’s soccer program had an impressive week to open the 2025 season, with each team recording at least one win.

The team started with a road trip to Radford.

“Radford is always a tough game, a lot on the line for local bragging rights,” varsity Head Coach Matthew Dremel said. “We played well and had our chances, but lost 3-1. It was 2-1 until the final five minutes when we were pushing for another goal to tie the game.”

Sammy Carrasco scored the Pulaski County goal with an assist from Thomas Farris. Kasch Morrell made six saves in goal. 

The JV Cougar squad turned in a much better result, earning a 2-0 win over the Bobcats. Goals were scored by Mike Gonzalez and Anderson Rodriguez

Next up for the Cougars was Carroll County in the home opener.

“This is always a physical contest and our coaches tried to prepare our players as much as possible,” Coach Dremel said.

The first goal was an own goal after a probing pass from Alex Warden. The second was scored by Mason Covey on a superb free kick after Alex Flores was fouled. The final goal was scored by Thomas Farris after a great pass from Ben McPeak and solid pressure on the goalie by Sammy Carrasco. Kasch Morrell also made some big stops and ended up with six saves for the game.

The JV also won, this time by a final score of 1-0 with a goal from Mike Gonzalez.

“After a tough couple of seasons it was good to have a week with two competitive games and a win,” Dremel said. “It also marked a first for Pulaski County. With our middle school team winning on Wednesday and both high school teams winning on Friday, all three teams recorded wins for the first time in Pulaski County history!”

The Cougars will be back in action this week with a return match at home against Radford set for Friday, March 28. JV action will begin at 5:30, followed by the varsity contest at approximately 7 p.m.