A 2-0 showing on a rare home weekend in National League Piedmont Conference play for the Wilson Youth Soccer Association ‘06 Explosion has the club on the verge of a history-making precedent.

WYSA’s 3-0 victory Saturday over Charleston Soccer Club of Georgia has Wilson on the precipice of its first National League Piedmont Conference championship. At a perfect 5-0-0 with the maximum amount of points they can attain at 15, the Explosion can secure the conference title if they prevail next Sunday at 3 p.m. versus Trinity Soccer Academy (1-2-0, 3 points).

Sunday’s scenario was also set up by Friday’s 5-0 victory over Georgia Bulls Soccer Club.

Mariah Polk had a goal and an assist for Wilson against Charleston, feeding Maddie Brown for a 22-yard strike in the first half to give the Explosion a 1-0 halftime lead.

In the second half, Cappa Bunn supplied Polk with a pass that led to a right-footed finish from the top of the 18-yard penalty area. 

Wilson put its set piece proficiency on display in the second half via Maddie Brown’s service that found the head of Avery Williams.

“We made good modifications during half time that aided us in finding spaces with a bit more ease,” WYSA head coach Randol Mendoza said. “Maddie continues to impress with every game in the National League. She is proving to be a handful for any defense in the Piedmont Conference. 

Polk’s stellar weekend kicked off with Friday’s result versus the Georgia Bulls.

She tallied two goals and a pair of assists in the 5-0 victory, knocking in a left-footed boot from Mariah Capps in the first half. En route to a 3-0 halftime lead for Wilson, Polk assisted Susan Guzman on the second goal for the Explosion, with Allerie Pitt knocking in a Bri Little assist from 10 yards out before the half.

Polk assisted Brown on a 20-yard shot in the second half and Polk launched a 25-yard pinpoint strike to complete the scoring.

“Standout performance today by Mariah Polk as she had a say in four out of the five goals scored today, Mendoza said. “She continues to elevate her game to be considered one of the best players in North Carolina at this age level.”

Wilson’s defense, backed by goalkeeper Darby Wallig, collected its fourth shutout in five games and has conceded just two goals in Piedmont Conference action. 

“It was a really good result and statement for the team, in getting the result against an undefeated opponent who was also vying for the top spot,” Mendoza said. We knew what was at stake and the team scored early in the first half to set the tempo for the rest of the game.