Wheelersburg soccer teams secure road victories against Russell
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Last updated Sep 5, 2026
SoccerThe Wheelersburg girls and boys soccer teams both earned road victories against Russell at the Russell Soccer Complex in Flatwoods, Kentucky, on Thursday. The girls soccer team defeated the previously unbeaten Red Devils 3-1, moving to a 6-0 record on the season. Makenzie Mullens scored early for the Pirates, while the defensive unit led by Maia Weaver and goalkeepers Clara Watkins and Bri Whitley held Russell to a single late goal. In the boys matchup, Coleton Schwamburger converted a penalty kick in the 59th minute to break a scoreless tie and lift the Pirates to a 1-0 win. Both matches provided rigorous tests for the Wheelersburg programs as they navigated hostile road environments. The results continue the strong start to the season for both Wheelersburg squads as they maintain their respective winning trajectories.
- •The Wheelersburg girls soccer team defeated Russell 3-1 to remain undefeated at 6-0.
- •Makenzie Mullens scored the opening goal for the Wheelersburg girls in the 17th minute.
- •Coleton Schwamburger scored the lone goal in a 1-0 boys soccer victory for Wheelersburg.
- •The boys soccer win brought the team to an overall record of 5-0-1.
- 1:18 AMYahoo Sports — 'Burg girls best nationally ranked Russell in 3-1 road victory
- 1:18 AMYahoo Sports — Schwamburger's 59th minute PK lifts 'Burg past Russell, 1-0
"FLATWOODS, Ky. — Hostile road environments can be difficult to obtain wins at. That’s why it’s important to build a schedule with intention. Despite its graduation losses from a 2025 group that went to the OHSAA State Final Four and playing four road contests across its first six matches to begin the 2026 season, the Wheelersburg Pirates’ boys soccer program continues to stand tall through a ...
"FLATWOODS, Ky. — Coming into a big-time girls soccer matchup, the Wheelersburg Pirates’ and Russell Red Devils’ girls soccer programs already had high respect levels from their peers that were well-earned, and well-deserved. But prior to this particular matchup, Russell, who was ranked 59th nationally among all girls soccer programs in the entire United States, had all the pub. However, the ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 1:18 AM'Burg girls best nationally ranked Russell in 3-1 road victory
FLATWOODS, Ky. — Coming into a big-time girls soccer matchup, the Wheelersburg Pirates’ and Russell Red Devils’ girls soccer programs already had high respect levels from their peers that were well-earned, and well-deserved. But prior to this particular matchup, Russell, who was ranked 59th nationally among all girls soccer programs in the entire United States, had all the pub. However, the ...
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 1:18 AMSchwamburger's 59th minute PK lifts 'Burg past Russell, 1-0
FLATWOODS, Ky. — Hostile road environments can be difficult to obtain wins at. That’s why it’s important to build a schedule with intention. Despite its graduation losses from a 2025 group that went to the OHSAA State Final Four and playing four road contests across its first six matches to begin the 2026 season, the Wheelersburg Pirates’ boys soccer program continues to stand tall through a ...
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