The Waxahachie Lady Indians traveled to Midlothian ISD Multipurpose Stadium on Friday afternoon fully expecting to hold serve against district rival Mansfield High and advance to the Class 6A Region II girls’ soccer semifinals.
But unfortunately, it was not to be, as the Lady Tigers jumped up and bit the Lady Indians, 2-1, ending the season for WHS and advancing themselves to the region semifinals.
The Lady Indians end their year with an outstanding final record of 19-4-3. Two of those victories came against Mansfield during District 11-6A play, 2-1 on Feb. 9 and 1-0 at home on March 5.
But the third meeting of the year was for keeps, and Mansfield’s Addyson Welch netted both goals, advancing them to a Region II semifinal game against The Woodlands this weekend.
Five seniors played their final match for the Lady Indians, including Angel Garfias, the 2019 All-Ellis County Player of the Year. Classmates Josie Flores, Trinity Kirby, Victoria Falcon and Bella Curiel will join Garfias in the commencement in May.
But the team has plenty of go-getters who will return a year older in 2022, including junior Peyton Renfro, who is expected to make a full recovery from ACL surgery.