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Hat trick from freshman Yaraly Benitez leads Southern Lee soccer past West Johnston
- Benitez scored all three goals as Southern Lee beat West Johnston 3-2 on the road, sealing the hat trick for the freshman.
- Benitez has 17 goals and 11 assists this season, placing her among top NC freshmen in scoring.
- West Johnston was sparked by Madison Knight and Jordan Bass with one goal each in the loss.
- The victory keeps Southern Lee in second place in the Carolina Pines 6A Conference, behind Union Pines.
- Southern Lee improved to 13-2 overall with the two wins over West Johnston in one week.
- West Johnston's season record stands at 8-4-1 after the losses to Southern Lee.
- The match added context to Southern Lee's conference standings and ongoing schedule in 2026.
- The report highlighted Benitez's impact and potential as a rising star in NC girls soccer.
- The game featured a late-season schedule dynamic with West Johnston aiming to climb standings.
- The article is part of HighSchoolOT's coverage of 919 area code girls soccer rankings and news.
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