By Terry Carter
The annual I-10 Shootout girls’ soccer tournament is underway, and Tompkins and Jordan could meet Saturday in a local clash.
Both teams are playing in the Falcon Bracket of the 8-bracket, 63-team event, which includes matches Thursday-Saturday. Tompkins dominated Mansfield Legacy, 6-1, on Thursday night at home. And the Jordan girls held off Cy Ranch, 2-1, in the bottom half of the same bracket.
So if Tompkins defeats Tomball Memorial on Friday at 6 p.m. at Tompkins and Jordan defeats Cy-Fair at 4 p.m. Friday at Jordan, then the new district opponents will test their mettle on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Legacy Stadium.
In early play at the Spartan Bracket, host Seven Lakes downed Montgomery, 3-0. The Lady Spartans will face Lakeland on Friday at 2 p.m. at Seven Lakes. Other teams in the winner’s bracket include Memorial and Cy Woods.
The Katy girls defeated Clear Springs, 2-0, on Thursday and will face La Porte Friday at 2 p.m. in the Tiger Bracket at Katy. The winners will face either Elkins or St. Agnes on Saturday at noon at Legacy.
Taylor’s Lady Mustangs raced past Cy Falls, 4-0, on Thursday. They will meet Lamar on Friday at 2 p.m.in the Mustang Bracket at Taylor. The winner will then face Deer Park or Clements on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Legacy.
Mayde Creek crushed Aldine Davis, 8-0, on Thursday in Ram Bracket soccer action. They will meet Westbury on Friday at 6 p.m. at home. The winner will meet either Santa Fe or Summer Creek on Saturday at 9 a.m. at Rhodes Stadium.
Cinco Ranch lost its tournament opener against Bellaire, 1-0. The Lady Cougars will host their consolation match Friday at noon at Cinco Ranch in the Cougar Bracket.
Paetow girls battled Cy Creek to a 1-1 tie in regulation, but lost a penalty kick shootout, 5-4. The Lady Panthers will host their consolation match against Kempner on Friday at 8 a.m. in the Panther Bracket.
Morton Ranch lost 1-0 to Houston Heights on Thursday and will face Cy Park on Friday at 10 a.m. at Morton Ranch in the Maverick Bracket.
The Jordan Warriors are working to play well in their first season in District 19-6A. This weekend will give the girls evidence if they meet Tompkins during Falcon Bracket play. (Photo by Terry Carter/UDPhotos)