Lady Mustangs Qualify for State

Varsity Girls Soccer Beats Dallas Covenant in Overtime

Photo by: Judy Collins

The Lady Mustangs soccer team poses for a picture after overtime at their state semi-final game in Addison

Kate Witte, Sports Editor

Monday night, February 19, the Varsity Girls soccer team played Dallas Covenant in the TAPPS State Semifinals. The team travelled to TCA Addison for their playoff game despite the rainy weather. The Mustangs played Covenant for the fourth time this season; losing twice in the three previous games. It was imperative for the Lady Mustangs to win in order to advance to the State Championship. Neither team scored throughout the duration of the entire game, forcing the teams to go into overtime. Twenty eight seconds into overtime, the goalie spilled the ball and Junior Emma Thompson followed up, scoring the winning goal for the Mustangs. This year’s team is the first in MCA soccer history to make it to a State Championship. The Lady Mustangs play Friday, February 23, for a State title at Waco ISD Stadium at 11:00 a.m. School is cancelled so come out and support your Lady Mustangs.

Photo by: Laura Smith
Junior, Emma Thompson drives the ball down the field during the first half of the state semi-final game.
Photo by: Laura Smith
Sophomore, Maura Cueva defends the ball against one of the Dallas Covenant players.