With over 4 billion fans soccer is the most popular sport in the world. Woodlawn fielded it’s first varsity team in 2014 and now competes in the NCISAA 1A division. The Boys team plays in the Fall and the Girls in the Spring. Our teams practice and host home games on the NCAA regulation sized natural turf Alumni Field. Soccer is an excellent sport for youth of all ages as it builds athletic strength, coordination and fosters teamwork. In addition to playing on the varsity team, many of our scholar athletes participate in club leagues and go on to play in the NCAA.
The varsity boys team and the co-ed middle school team play in the fall and girls varsity team plays in the spring.
Fall SEASON
Boys varsity Soccer
Co-ed Middle School Soccer
SPRING Season
Girls Varsity
MEET OUR CoachES
Head Coach
ANDREW WILSON
B.A. – Sport Administration & minor in Coaching Education – UNC Chapel Hill
“I’ve been playing soccer since I was 5. I played club ball through elementary school then played middle school and high school soccer”
Formally, coached middle school and varsity soccer at Southlake Christian Academy.
Assistant Coach
ERNESTO WAINES
Ernesto is an avid soccer fan, player and student of the game, originally from Trinidad & Tobago and currently working at Davidson College.
Over 15 years of coaching experience teaching kids and giving back to the sport he loves.
Coaching Career: The Barca Academy (Charlotte, NC), Soccer Vision Academy (WV & NC), Valley AFC (Roanoke, VA), Mountaineer United (Morgantown, WV)
Playing Career:West Virginia Wesleyan College (Buckhannon, WV), St. Francois Nationals U12 – Senior Team (Trinidad & Tobago)
Team & INdividual
Awards
Boys
2019 SPAA Champions
2019 NCISAA 1A All-State: Drake Bowen
2019 SPAA All-Conference: Drake Bowen (MVP), RJ Klein, Tanner Atkins
2018 NCISAA 1A State Tournament: tied for 5th place
2018 NCISAA 1A All-State: Drake Bowen
2018 SPAA All-Conference: Drake Bowen, Nick Trovato, Wesley Neal
2017 SPAA All-Conference: Drake Bowen, Nick Trovato, Wesley Neal
2016 SPAA All-Conference: Jake Johnson, Wesley Neal
2015 NCISAA 1A All-State: Drew Hedrick
2015 SPAA All-Conference: Drew Hedrick, Wesley Neal
2014 SPAA All-Conference: Drew Hedrick
girls
2019 Tied for 5th in NCISAA 1A tournament
2019 NCISAA All-State: Alsu Johnson
2019 SPAA All-Conference: Alsu Johnson, Morgan Klein
2018 SPAA All-Conference: Alsu Johnson, Kate Fleming
2017 Seeded #15 in NCISAA 1A Tournament
2017 SPAA All-Conference: Lanie Johnson, Brina Tasker
2016 SPAA All-Conference: Lexi Navarro, Taylor Scott
2015 NCISAA 1A State Champions; SPAA Champions
2015 NCISAA All-State: Clare Robinson, Rachel Coutinho, Rebecca Coutinho
2015 SPAA All-Conference: Clare Robinson (MVP), Rachel Coutinho, Rebecca Coutinho, Lexi Navarro, Carly Bromstead
PAST RESULTS
2018 Season Recap
The growth of the Woodlawn boys varsity soccer program has been on a steady trajectory since 2014 when we entered the NCISAA 1A conference. This year our performance culminated with a record of 11-7 and an appearance in the second round of the state tournament Three members earned all-conference honors; Wesley Neal '19, Nick Trovato '19, and Drake Bowen '21.
September 27: Woodlawn vs. Statesville Christian
Today the 'Blazers started off a three-game week away against the Statesville Christian Lions. The game remained close after the first half due to strong and aggressive play from our defense and keeper Nick Trovato '19. In the second half, the 'Blazers were able to work shots on goal from Wesley Neal '19 and Jesse Jacobson '20. Concerted effort and team play brought the 'Blazers within one or two passes from great scoring opportunities. In the end, the Lions won 5-0. Trovato '19 finished the game with 14 saves and 3 caught crosses.
September 22: Woodlawn vs. Hickory Christian
Yesterday the 'Blazers traveled to Hickory, NC to face off against conference opponent Hickory Christian. After a tough game earlier this week, the 'Blazers had an uphill battle against the Knights. Several strong passes and movement off the ball allowed the 'Blazers to maintain possession early in the game, but in the end they were outmatched by the Knights. Nick Trovato '19 played a great game in goal, catching five crosses out of the air and recording twenty three saves. The final score was 9-0 in favor of the Knights.
