Buhler Girls Soccer Teams Sweep Arkansas City

Varsity wins in OT, JV posts shutout as both teams improve to 5-1-1

Apr. 17, 2026 at 8:51pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a girls soccer match, with fragmented views of players, ball, and field in a vibrant color palette.Buhler's girls soccer teams continue their winning ways, with both varsity and JV squads earning victories over Arkansas City.Wichita Today

The Buhler High School varsity and junior varsity girls soccer teams both earned victories over Arkansas City on Thursday. The varsity squad won 3-2 in overtime, while the JV team posted a 4-0 shutout. Both Buhler teams now have 5-1-1 records on the season.

Why it matters

The wins continue Buhler's strong start to the season and keep them in contention for postseason play. The varsity team's overtime victory also shows their ability to grind out close games, an important skill for the playoffs.

The details

In the varsity game, Madi McCool scored two goals and Rory Waldren added one, with assists from Lakin Yoder and Taylin Krafels. The Buhler JV was dominant, with Bella Morones and Payton Polk each scoring two goals and Gracie Berkley adding an assist. Goalkeeper Bentley Roepka and the defense earned the shutout.

  • The matches were played on Thursday, April 17, 2026.
  • Buhler hosts Wichita Collegiate on Friday, April 18 at 5 p.m.

The players

Madi McCool

A varsity player who scored two goals in the win over Arkansas City.

Rory Waldren

A varsity player who scored one goal in the win over Arkansas City.

Lakin Yoder

A varsity player who recorded an assist in the win over Arkansas City.

Taylin Krafels

A varsity player who recorded an assist in the win over Arkansas City.

Bella Morones

A JV player who scored two goals in the shutout win over Arkansas City.

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What they’re saying

“The varsity dominated most of the match but struggled to finish on some good opportunities. That's something we'll keep working on as we continue to improve.”

— Randall Rank, Buhler soccer coach

“Shout out to (goal keeper) Bentley Roepka and the defense for earning the clean sheet.”

— Randall Rank, Buhler soccer coach

What’s next

Buhler hosts Wichita Collegiate in a varsity-only match on Friday, April 18 at 5 p.m. The Crusaders then host Rose Hill on Tuesday and play at Winfield next Thursday.

The takeaway

Buhler's girls soccer teams are off to a strong 5-1-1 start to the season, demonstrating their ability to win close games and earn shutouts. The varsity team's overtime victory and the JV's dominant performance show the depth of talent on the Crusaders' roster as they look to make a push for the postseason.