Pleasant Plains Cardinals Shut Out Pana in Season Opener

Bailey Leach scores hat-trick in 6-0 victory at St. Teresa Soccer Tournament

Mar. 18, 2026 at 5:47am

The Pleasant Plains Cardinals opened their soccer season with a dominant 6-0 shutout win over Pana at the St. Teresa Soccer Tournament. Half of the Cardinals' goals were scored by Bailey Leach, with additional goals from Callie Wagner, Evelyn Frey, and Raelyn Brammer. The game was originally scheduled for Monday but was postponed.

Why it matters

The Cardinals' season-opening shutout victory over Pana sets them up well for the rest of the St. Teresa tournament and the upcoming season. The team's offensive firepower, led by Leach's hat-trick, demonstrates their potential to be a force in the local soccer landscape this year.

The details

In the season opener, the Pleasant Plains Cardinals scored six unanswered goals against Pana. Bailey Leach led the way with a hat-trick, while Callie Wagner, Evelyn Frey, and Raelyn Brammer each added one goal apiece. The game was originally scheduled for Monday but was postponed and played on Tuesday as part of the St. Teresa Soccer Tournament.

  • The game was originally scheduled for Monday but was postponed.
  • The Cardinals played Pana on Tuesday as part of the St. Teresa Soccer Tournament.
  • The Cardinals will continue in the St. Teresa semifinals on Thursday at 4:30 pm.

The players

Bailey Leach

A key offensive player for the Pleasant Plains Cardinals who scored a hat-trick in the season-opening win.

Callie Wagner

A Pleasant Plains Cardinals player who scored one of the team's six goals against Pana.

Evelyn Frey

A Pleasant Plains Cardinals player who scored one of the team's six goals against Pana.

Raelyn Brammer

A Pleasant Plains Cardinals player who scored one of the team's six goals against Pana.

Pleasant Plains Cardinals

The high school soccer team that won their season opener 6-0 against Pana.

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What they’re saying

“We came out strong and executed our game plan perfectly. I'm proud of the team's effort and look forward to building on this win.”

— Bailey Leach, Pleasant Plains Cardinals Player

What’s next

The Pleasant Plains Cardinals will continue in the St. Teresa Soccer Tournament semifinals on Thursday at 4:30 pm.

The takeaway

The Pleasant Plains Cardinals' dominant season-opening shutout victory over Pana demonstrates their offensive firepower and potential to be a top contender in local high school soccer this season.