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SHERMAN — The Waxahachie Indians opened the 2022 boys’ soccer season on Tuesday night with a strong defensive effort, but came away with a 1-0 loss to the Sherman Bearcats at the Tommy Hudspeth Athletic Complex.
The only score of the game occurred in the second half, when Sherman’s Dylan Caylor headed in on a cross from Isai Guerrero from the left side with about 17 minutes left.
The Indians peppered the Bearcats with 10 shots on goal, all saved. Luis Terrazas and Yasir Rodriguez combined on the shutout for Sherman.
The match happened to be the first for new Sherman head coach Matt Ellis, who took the place of retiring 36-year veteran head coach Eufracio “Chico” Aleman in the offseason.
The Tribe was scheduled to continue play in the Galveston Showcase against Dickinson on Thursday, Fort Bend Eisenhower on Friday and Galveston Ball on Saturday afternoon. Results of Thursday’s match were not available as of press time.
Their next action will be in the Life Waxahachie tournament starting against Red Oak on Thursday at noon. They will also face Life at 2 p.m. on Friday and Lancaster at 11 a.m. on Saturday.
GALVESTON — The Waxahachie Indians earned their first victory of the new boys’ soccer season on Friday as they shut out Aldine Eisenhower, 4-0, in the Galveston Showcase.
The Indians led 2-0 at the half and added two more goals in the second half.
The Tribe opened the showcase on Thursday with a 1-all draw against Dickinson. Following a scoreless first half, each team found the net once in the second half.
Next up for the Indians (1-1-1) will be the Life Waxahachie tournament starting on Thursday against Red Oak, with kickoff set for noon. The Indians will also face the host Life Mustangs at 2 p.m. on Friday in a crosstown derby, and Lancaster at 11 a.m. on Saturday.
BOYS DROP OPENER AT SHERMAN; NOTCH FIRST TOURNAMENT WIN;
