High school confidential

Southlake Carroll girls soccer wins state title

The Southlake Carroll Lady Dragons screamed, cried and finally planted slobbery kisses on the girls state soccer championship trophy.

Carroll played nearly flawless soccer to earn a 2-1 victory against Plano East in the Class 5A state title match at Round Rock ISD Stadium on Saturday.

A pair of goals from defender Leslie Shurtleff, team-wide defending, steady goalkeeping and the organization of sweeper Lani Huntley led Carroll to hoist, then smooch the UIL championship trophy.

Girls soccer: WF Rider 1, Birdville 0 (final)

The Lady Hawks lost in heartbreaking fashion when Rider's Madison Grassi scored with 1:13 remaining in the match to lift Rider to a 1-0 victory in the Class 4A Region I semifinal.

Rider moves on to face Aledo in the regional final.

--Milenko Martinovich

Girls soccer: Birdville 0, Wichita Falls Rider 0 (halftime)

Fairly even match so far. Rider controlled the early portions of the match and generated two quality scoring chances, but came up short. Birdville came on later in the half and had their best chances  off set pieces.

Birdville is packing its defense playing only one forward up top so the Lady Hawks aren't giving up much.

--Milenko Martinovich

Lamar girls soccer eliminates Trinity

The Arlington Lamar girls made a 1-0 halftime lead stand despite heavy second half pressure from Euless Trinity in the Class 5A bi-district match.
Lamar's Jessica Cook scored the game's lone goal off a volley from Becca Wheeler's corner kick.

Bell-Trinity rivalry renewed

It may be her first year at Euless Trinity, but interim head coach Patti Callahan is fully aware of the meaning behind Friday’s regular season finale match with L.D. Bell. Not only would the Lady Trojans finish District 7-5A undefeated with a win, they’d be doing it with a sweep of their school-district arch rival. “The rivalry (with Bell) is huge,” Callahan said. “It is my first year here, but believe me I have felt the rivalry. It’s ‘Beat Bell, Beat Bell.’” Bell (10-1-0) could tie Trinity (11-0-0) for the district crown with a win. The Blue Raiders lost the first match 1-0 on Feb. 19.
The match is scheduled for a 7:15 p.m. start, but there’s a senior players ceremony, too.
--William Wilkerson

Colleyville Heritage girls atop 5-5A at midpoint

With Friday's 1-0 victory against Grapevine, the Colleyville Heritage girls soccer team improved to 6-0-1 in District 5-5A after the first half of the season. It marks the return to the top for the Lady Panthers after losing the district title for the first since it moved to 5A in 2000.

Martin girls/coach poised for soccer win 400

Both Martin coach Ruth Knight and the Lady Warriors are poised for the 400th victory in the teams and the veteran coaches career.
The Lady Warriors sit 7-0 in District 8-5A and face 0-7 Sam Houston on Friday night.

Nolan Catholic girls soccer set for state

The Nolan Catholic girls are set to face Plano John Paul on Friday at 3 p.m. in the TAPPS Division I state semifinals. The Lady Vikings lost to John Paul, 2-0 in the season opener on Nov. 1. However, Nolan Catholic rebounded and won the Jan. 4 meeting 4-0. The TAPPS Division I tournament is set for TCU while the D-II and D-III tournaments remain at Baylor in Waco.

Martin girls still undefeated after Cedar Hill win

The Martin Lady Warriors handed Cedar Hill its first district loss on Friday with a 4-2 victory. Michelle Bubenick and Mandy Burgardt each scored twice in the victory.
Martin now sits 6-0 in district while Cedar Hill drops to 4-1-1.

Colleyville Heritage girls rolling along

The Colleyville Heritage girls now sit atop District 5-5A with a perfect 4-0 record. The Lady Panthers still must face Grapevine (3-1) and Keller (3-0-1) in the first half of play.