Pleasant Plains Cardinals Defeat Sacred Heart Griffin 7-0

Callie Wagner scores three goals in the first half to lead the Cardinals to victory.

Mar. 26, 2026 at 5:44am

The Pleasant Plains Cardinals defeated the Sacred Heart Griffin Cyclones 7-0 in a high school soccer match on Wednesday. Callie Wagner led the Cardinals with three goals in the first half, while Caroline Willenborg added two goals and Bailey Leach and Grace Sabatka each scored one. The win improves the Cardinals' record as they prepare to host Jacksonville on Monday, while the Cyclones will host Southeast on Thursday.

Why it matters

This victory continues the Cardinals' strong start to the season and showcases their offensive firepower, led by Callie Wagner's standout performance. For the Cyclones, the loss is a setback as they look to bounce back in their next match against Southeast.

The details

The Cardinals dominated possession and scoring chances throughout the match, with Callie Wagner netting three goals in the first half to give her team a comfortable lead. Caroline Willenborg, Bailey Leach, and Grace Sabatka each added a goal to round out the scoring for Pleasant Plains.

  • The match was played on Wednesday, March 26, 2026.
  • The Cardinals will host Jacksonville on Monday, March 31, 2026.
  • The Cyclones will host Southeast on Thursday, March 27, 2026.

The players

Callie Wagner

A standout player for the Pleasant Plains Cardinals, scoring three goals in the first half to lead her team to victory.

Caroline Willenborg

A key contributor for the Pleasant Plains Cardinals, scoring two goals in the match.

Bailey Leach

A Pleasant Plains Cardinals player who scored one goal in the match.

Grace Sabatka

A Pleasant Plains Cardinals player who scored one goal in the match.

Sacred Heart Griffin Cyclones

The opposing team that was defeated 7-0 by the Pleasant Plains Cardinals.

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What’s next

The Cardinals will look to build on this victory when they host Jacksonville on Monday, March 31, 2026. The Cyclones will aim to bounce back in their next match against Southeast on Thursday, March 27, 2026.

The takeaway

The Pleasant Plains Cardinals showcased their offensive prowess, led by Callie Wagner's hat trick, in a dominant 7-0 victory over the Sacred Heart Griffin Cyclones. This win highlights the Cardinals' strong start to the season and their ability to overwhelm their opponents with their scoring ability.