PHOTOS: Ennis has a hand in all the scoring as Wildwood rolls to opening-round playoff victory

Posted: November 3rd 2026

Wildwood's Julia Ennis tumbles over Cape May Tech goalkeeper Camryn James while scoring the first of her two goals in her team's 4-0 state playoff victory.

By BRIAN CUNNIFF

CapeAtlanticLive.com

WILDWOOD – The Wildwood High School girls soccer team went into its first-round South Jersey Group I playoff game against Cape May Tech Tuesday as a heavy favorite.

The last thing a heavy favorite wants to do is allow the underdog to have hope.

Wildwood took care of that before the contest was a minute old.

Harper Rennie’s goal just 40 seconds into the contest set the tone for the Lady Warriors, who went on to score twice more in the opening half before adding another after the interval in rolling to a comfortable 4-0 victory.

The win moves second-seeded Wildwood (17-2), winners of 13 straight, into a second round game at home against No.7 Collingswood, which was a 5-0 winner over No. 10 Clayton in its opening-round game, The game against Collingswood is currently scheduled for Friday afternoon at 2 but the contest could be moved to another day due to heavy rain in the forecast for the area for Friday.

Wildwood’s state playoff victory came in the program’s first-ever home state playoff game.

Rennie’s opener was her 39th of the season. Cape May Tech did its best against the dynamic freshman, often double-teaming her. But that left space just behind the front line for Julia Ennis to shine. The junior midfielder had a hand in all four Wildwood goals. She assisted Rennie’s tally before netting her own gritty goal to double Wildwood’s lead, Ennis bravely chipping the ball past Cape Tech goalkeeper Camryn James as the two collided at the edge of the six-yard box as each went for the rebound of an initial shot by Rennie. 

Later in the opening half, Ennis dug the ball out of the midfield, maneuvered past a defender and sent an excellent ball to the outside to Kaitlynn McLaughlin, who easily slotted home from the left flank.

Ennis completed the scoring with a wonderful strike midway through the second half from the top of the penalty area.

Wildwood goalkeeper Addison Troiano needed to make just two saves to record her 13th shutout of the season, although one came on a point-blank chance with about 10 minutes remaining.

Cape May Tech, the 15th seed in the bracket, finished its season at 6-10-1. The six victories were the program’s most in a season since winning seven times in 2019.

Wildwood's Julia Ennis rises above all challengers to win a header in the penalty area.

Wildwood's Mollie Farrell races toward the right touchline with possession as Cape Tech's Lilly Jastremski gives chase.

Cape May Tech's Lily Delgrande knocks the ball away from Wildwood's Nayara Alves.

Wildwood's Harper Rennie tries to get off a shot in the first half as Cape May Tech's Melissa Rivello defends.

Wildwood's Whitney Macrina is defended by Cape May Tech's Sofia Alegre.

Wildwood's Whitney Macrina looks to bring the ball out of the air as Cape Tech's Mailyn Costillo closes.

Cape May Tech's Taylor Owens tracks down a long ball played forward by Wildwood.

Cape May Tech's Claire Bugler turns with the ball in the midfield.

Wildwood's Harper Rennie works between Cape May Tech's Lilly Jastremski and Melissa Rivello.

Wildwood's Lily Atkinson clears the ball as Cape May Tech's Abigail Budd pressures.

Cape Tech's Taylor Owens clears the ball away from Wildwood's Ellasyn Morey.

Wildwood's Londyn Atkinson defends against Cape Tech's Claire Bugler.

Wildwood's Ellasyn Morey deals with a ball in the air as Cape Tech's Sofia Alegre looks on.

Wildwood's Julia Ennis and Cape May Tech's Claire Bugler come together in an effort to win the ball.

Wildwood's Harper Rennie tries to race past the Cape May Tech defense.

Cape May Tech's Claire Bugler clears the ball from danger.

Cape May Tech's Sofia Alegre turns away from the pressure of Wildwood's Mollie Farrell.

Wildwood's Nayara Alves (left) and Harper Rennie (right) celebrate with Kaitlynn McLaughlin after McLaughlin's goal in the first half.