MCA Girls Soccer Defeats Tyler Grace Community And Remains Undefeated

The McKinney Christian Academy Varsity Girls Soccer Team Beats Tyler Grace Community School Three To Zero Improving Their Record To 4-0

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Photo by: Jude Westra

Junior Ava Thompson clears the ball out after winning it from the other team.

Kody Zbranek, staff writer
November 28, 2022

Junior Ava Thompson is cheered on by her teammates after she scores. (Photo by: Jude Westra)
Senior Alexa Harriman punts the ball out of the box after recovering the ball from the shot. (Photo by: Jude Westra)

On Thursday, November 17, the McKinney Christian Academy Varsity girls soccer team hosted Tyler Grace Community. According to Coach Wendy McDowell, “Tyler Grace has always been a huge rivalry game for the girls soccer team.” Even with the rivalry in effect, the Mustangs were feeling confident heading into this game as the final score exhibited their confidence with it being 3-1. All of the goals for the Mustangs were scored by junior Ava Thompson. When asked about her performance, Thompson said, “It was a great feeling to score the goals and to walk away with a win. I always love celebrating a win with my team and I’m so excited for this season.” In the end, this game improved the team’s record to 4-0, remaining undefeated.

The Mustangs will play again on Thursday, December 1 away against Parish Episcopal.

Head Coach Wendy McDowell gives a postgame speech to the team after the win. (Photo by: Jude Westra)
Freshman Sadie Zbranek steals the ball away from Tyler Grace’s defenders. (Photo by: Jude Westra)