Carroll County’s girls’ soccer team is off to a roaring start. The Cavaliers improved to 3-0 with a 3-0 Southwest District victory over Richlands on March 31 in Hillsville.

Carroll County (3-0, 1-0 SWD) has played phenomenal defense in its hot start, allowing just one goal in three games. Starter Keisha Payne and Megan Roper have been splitting time at goalkeeper, making for an excellent combination.

“Keisha is amazing,” Carroll County head coach Wayne Edmonds said. “She is a premier keeper in our district. I can’t say enough good things about her. Between her and the defense working so well together, I just sit back and smile most days.”

The Cavs opened a quick 2-0 lead against Richlands as Cynthia Arrellano and Laken Hall both contributed first-half goals. Sierra Taylor added an insurance score midway through the second half.

“We are coming out to shoot pretty aggressive this year,” Edmonds said. “We have been bodying up on folks, playing aggressive soccer.”

With the offense clicking against the Blue Tornado, the Cavalier defense took care of the rest. Edmonds said his team is playing with a new attitude and a new defense this year.

“They are playing amazing from midfield back,” Edmonds said. “The forwards and midfielders are working so well together