By Terry Carter
The Seven Lakes girls’ soccer team has claimed its District 19-6A championship after manhandling Mayde Creek, 9-0, on Tuesday.
The Lady Spartans (13-2-2, 9-1-1 in district) is state-ranked No. 23 among 6A teams by MaxPreps after outscoring opponents, 52-4, with the leadership of all-state goalkeeper Maddie Rich. The only Seven Lakes defeats came at the hands of Tompkins, 1-0, and state-ranked Lake Travis, which ended 0-0 in regulation.
Tompkins (10-3-5, 7-1-3) has a secure grip on second place in the 19-6A play, but it’s messy from there as to which teams will earn the third and fourth playoff spots. According to MaxPreps, third-place Katy (9-3-3, 6-2-2), Cinco Ranch (10-6-4, 4-4-3) and Taylor (8-7-1, 4-4-1) are in fierce battle with only a few matches remaining.
Katy has been a bit of a nemesis, having tied Tompkins, 2-2, and beaten the Lady Falcons, 3-1. Likewise Tompkins has done the same to Seven Lakes, winning 1-0 in February and tying 0-0 on March 4.
Key battles to conclude the district season include:
- Cinco Ranch vs. Seven Lakes on Friday at 7:30 p.m., at Seven Lakes
- Mayde Creek vs. Tompkins on Friday at 7:30 p.m., at Legacy Stadium
Bi-district playoffs begin March 24-26.
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- Cinco Ranch remains actively in the hunt for a playoff spot as the final District 19-6A girls’ matches are played. Taylor is also hunting for that final spot. Photo by UDPhotos
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- Seven Lakes junior goalkeeper Maddie Rich has been a key element in the disciplined, team concept the Lady Spartans have implemented this season to confound teams. While Seven Lakes has scored approximately 43 goals in district play, Rich has allowed a single goal to Tompkins this season. Photo by UDPhotos
