Dobyns-Bennett Defeated Volunteer 4-0

The Volunteers concluded their regular season with a final loss but secured the second seed for the upcoming district tournament.

Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Soccer

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Dobyns-Bennett secured a 4-0 victory over Volunteer on September 29, 2026. Despite the result, Volunteer enters the postseason as the second seed in the District 2-AA tournament.

Why it matters

The match allowed Dobyns-Bennett to capitalize on first-half momentum while Volunteer managed roster adjustments ahead of critical tournament play. Volunteer finished the season with a 4-6-1 overall record and a 3-1-0 conference standing.

Volunteer goalkeeper Khloe Sanders concluded the regular season with 100 saves and five clean sheets. Raya Kochemba and Teagan Morelock finished the season leading the team with seven goals each.

The players

Khloe Sanders

She serves as the goalkeeper for Volunteer and recorded 100 saves during the regular season.

Raya Kochemba

She is a leading offensive player for Volunteer who finished the regular season with seven goals.

Teagan Morelock

She is a top scorer for the Volunteer soccer team, matching the team lead with seven goals.

Chloe Fritts

She is a member of the Volunteer soccer team currently sidelined by an injury.

The details

Dobyns-Bennett clinched their win by scoring three goals during the final 15 minutes of the first half. To compensate for the absence of injured player Chloe Fritts, the Volunteer coaching staff moved an outside midfielder to the outside back position.

September 29, 2026: Volunteer lost 4-0 to Dobyns-Bennett.
October 12, 2026: The District 2-AA tournament begins.
October 13, 2026: Volunteer hosts Cherokee in the District 2-AA semifinal.
October 15, 2026: The District 2-AA championship game occurs.

The Big Picture

The District 2-AA tournament dictates the post-season bracket progression for high school teams in this region. This match outcome officially locked the second-seed position for Volunteer, setting the stage for their upcoming path toward the district championship.

Volunteer enters the postseason as the second seed, guaranteeing them a home semifinal match against Cherokee. The team must continue to compensate for the roster gap left by Chloe Fritts to maintain their defensive stability.

The takeaway

Maintaining roster flexibility during the injury-plagued end of a season is critical for sustaining defensive performance. Teams must rely on positional versatility to secure and defend high seeds ahead of elimination tournament play.

What happens next

Volunteer is scheduled to host Cherokee in the District 2-AA semifinal match on October 13, 2026, following the start of the tournament on October 12, 2026.