Ridgeland JV Soccer Defeats Oakwood Christian

Second-half goal not enough for Lady Eagles in 3-1 loss

Mar. 10, 2026 at 3:49am

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The Oakwood Christian Lady Eagles' soccer team traveled to Ridgeland on Monday night to take on the Lady Panthers JV squad, but a second-half goal by Naomi Dawson was not enough as Ridgeland claimed a 3-1 victory. Lainey Prewitt, Dakota Sanders, and Jessica Pickett scored for the Lady Panthers.

Why it matters

This local high school soccer matchup between neighboring schools highlights the competitive nature of junior varsity sports in the region and the continued growth of girls' soccer programs.

The details

Oakwood Christian made the short drive to take on Ridgeland's JV team, but despite Naomi Dawson's second-half goal for the Lady Eagles, the Lady Panthers were able to secure the 3-1 win. Lainey Prewitt, Dakota Sanders, and Jessica Pickett all found the back of the net for Ridgeland.

  • The game took place on Monday night.

The players

Naomi Dawson

A player for the Oakwood Christian Lady Eagles soccer team who scored her team's lone goal in the match.

Lainey Prewitt

A player for the Ridgeland Lady Panthers JV soccer team who scored one of her team's three goals.

Dakota Sanders

A player for the Ridgeland Lady Panthers JV soccer team who scored one of her team's three goals.

Jessica Pickett

A player for the Ridgeland Lady Panthers JV soccer team who scored one of her team's three goals.

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The takeaway

This matchup between the Oakwood Christian Lady Eagles and Ridgeland Lady Panthers JV teams showcases the competitive spirit and growth of girls' soccer programs in the local high school sports landscape.