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Girls soccer closes out season

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Olivia Lauter
Junior outside wing no. 7 Tatum Chester dribbles the ball. The Leopards went 10-2-2 in their district season.

Freshman forward Taylor Person lines up the ball. Charging forward she kids the ball to the top middle of the goal right past the jumping goalie’s reach. “Goal,” the announcer shouts. 

On Friday, the girl’s soccer season came to an end after a penalty kick loss to Frisco Reedy in the first round of playoffs at McKinney High School. 

“We came into the game knowing it was going to be a tough game,” sophomore

midfielder Callan Snider said. “We knew we would have to work hard to keep it a tight game. I think we played very well, especially defensively. Reedy had very strong forwards and were very tough to defend.”

The score at the end of regulation time was 1-1, so the team went into overtime. 

“We had played a great game so we felt confident [heading into penalty kicks],” Head Coach Ian Keeble said. “But, there is always that feeling that anything can happen in penalties and unfortunately we came out on the wrong end.”

The team finished off the season with a record of 10-2-2 in district play, which put them finishing second place in district standings. In the Bi-district game, they faced the Frisco Reedy Lions, who were third place in their district. 

“The mindset was that we would play without fear, and that we would give everything, and we did just that,” Keeble said. “Unfortunately, it just wasn’t meant to be, but I am proud of the effort on the night, and what we accomplished throughout the season.”

 According to assistant coach Saydee Bailey, the mindset stayed consistent game to game throughout the season.

“The mindset going into the Reedy game was the same mindset it was going into every game of the season, ‘out work the other team,’” Bailey said.

During the season, the girls beat the McKinney North Bulldogs for the first time in school history. The home game ended with a score of 2-1.

“This season I learned that you have to have everyone working together to have a strong team,” Snider said. “Not only that you all also have to put in the effort for a positive outcome.”

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Katie Dolberry, Section Editor
Heading into her second year on staff, senior Katie Dolberry is excited to take on the role of sports editor and photographer. She would like to pursue journalism as a sports broadcaster. Outside of the newsroom, Katie puts her height and long wingspan to use by playing post in basketball and first base in softball; she is also a part of PALS. More often than not, Katie can be found talking to her Sky Ranch friends or talking about camp in general. If you were to drive past her, you would likely hear her jamming to lots of country music. Katie is also a chapstick addict and has some in her pocket 24/7. Her favorite flavor is candy cane. More things Katie loves include chocolate, bucket hats, throwing the football, Bible journaling, picnics with friends and the sky. Katie cannot wait to see what her second year on staff has to offer.
Olivia Lauter, Section Editor
Heading into her fourth and final year in TRL, senior Olivia Lauter could not be more thrilled to soak up every last minute of shooting sports, events and portraits for her favorite publication. Lauter has spent every day of her high school career with a camera around her neck, and you won’t catch her without it until graduation day. As well as being the photo editor for TRL, Lauter is a varsity cheerleader and involved in PALS and NHS. When she’s not on the sidelines with her camera or cheering on the Leopards, Lauter is with her friends, who she adores more than life itself. You will probably hear “last time, best time” and how “bittersweet” senior year is continually from Lauter this year, but she is just excited to spend one more year doing what she loves alongside the people she loves on TRL.

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