Congratulations to the 2011-2012 Lady Mustangs Soccer Team!
Congratulations to Coach Borgarello, Coach Quirk and the entire Lady Mustang Soccer team consisting of seniors- Celia Beron (captain), Kim Collins (captain), Jackie Solitaire, Sydney Gibson, Emily Semon, Dayena Gonzaga, and Elise Roth. The leadership of our graduating group helped put together a successful season of play that culminated in the second-round of the play-offs.
Pearce defeated North Lamar in the first round 2-0 with a goal from junior Lizzie Bach and freshman Casey Carrillo, but were narrowly defeated in the area championships by Frisco Wakeland. Outstanding play in the final match of the season on defense by Jackie Solitaire, Zoe Luptowski and Lauren Mignardi; in the middle by Kim Collins, Sydney Gibson and Maddie Drake; at forward by Audrey
Silver, and Elise Roth; and by Riley Ray in the goal kept the Mustangs in the running until the end of the first overtime period. Throughout the season the team saw positive contributions from Anna Hummel, Shelby Preston, Julia Rivers, and Zoe Keita as well.
The following players (grade) received all-district honors:
First Team:
Celia Beron (12) Kim Collins (12)
Jackie Solitaire (12) Lizzie Bach (11)
Second Team:
Maddie Drake (11) Audrey Silver (11)
Zoe Luptowski (10) Riley Ray (9)
Honorable Mention:
Elise Roth (12) Sydney Gibson (12)
Emily Semon (12) Lauren Mignardi (9)
Casey Carrillo (9)
Pearce defeated North Lamar in the first round 2-0 with a goal from junior Lizzie Bach and freshman Casey Carrillo, but were narrowly defeated in the area championships by Frisco Wakeland. Outstanding play in the final match of the season on defense by Jackie Solitaire, Zoe Luptowski and Lauren Mignardi; in the middle by Kim Collins, Sydney Gibson and Maddie Drake; at forward by Audrey
Silver, and Elise Roth; and by Riley Ray in the goal kept the Mustangs in the running until the end of the first overtime period. Throughout the season the team saw positive contributions from Anna Hummel, Shelby Preston, Julia Rivers, and Zoe Keita as well.
The following players (grade) received all-district honors:
First Team:
Celia Beron (12) Kim Collins (12)
Jackie Solitaire (12) Lizzie Bach (11)
Second Team:
Maddie Drake (11) Audrey Silver (11)
Zoe Luptowski (10) Riley Ray (9)
Honorable Mention:
Elise Roth (12) Sydney Gibson (12)
Emily Semon (12) Lauren Mignardi (9)
Casey Carrillo (9)
The Wakeland game has been rescheduled to Wednesday, April 4, at 5:30 at The Colony due to the weather. Come on out!
The girls won their first playoff game against Paris North Lamar 2-0! They are next facing the challenge of Frisco Wakeland, who they will play on Tuesday, April 3, at 5:30 at The Colony. Come and support the team!
Join the team on Saturday, March 31, at 6pm when they start district play at home against Paris North Lamar!
The 2012 Schedules for Varsity and JV are now Posted. Come out and support the teams!
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2011-2012 Girls Soccer Tryouts
The Lady Mustang Soccer tryouts for JV and Varsity will be Monday-Thursday, November 28 – December 1, at the Pearce track, beginning at 3:45 pm.
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2011-2012 Girls Soccer Tryouts
The Lady Mustang Soccer tryouts for JV and Varsity will be Monday-Thursday, November 28 – December 1, at the Pearce track, beginning at 3:45 pm.
The Lady Mustangs in their first playoff game, and playing almost half the game a player down, defeated Greenville in a shootout! The next game, however, against Frisco Centennial, ended in a 1-0 loss, and ended the fantastic run the Lady Mustangs had for over two years. Congrats on a valiant effort!
Lady Mustangs End District Play with Victory
Our Lady Mustangs ended district play with a convincing 4-0 win
over Newman Smith. The midfielders decided to put on a scoring show and
entertained their fans with their skills. Hayley Kerr got things started in the
twenty-sixth minute of the game with a gorgeous arching shot from the 25.
Eleven minutes later, a fabulous cross by Kaitlyn Fletcher was sent from Jackie
Solitare to Brooke Johnston who blasted it in from the 20. With two minutes left
in the half, a hooking corner from Solitare was fired into the net by Lizzie
Bach. One minute later, Johnston placed a perfect ball to Kerr who bent it
beautifully over and past the keeper. Score: Lady Mustangs 4 - Newman Smith
0Excellent defense by Meagan Stewart, Celia Beron, and Maddie Drake
kept keeper Rosa Medina relaxed and rested. Midfielders Kiele Miller, Kim
Collins, Dayana Gonzaga, and Audrey Silver advanced the ball well,
keeping forwards
Veronica Pippard and Emily Semon busy all night.
Lady Mustangs Senior Night!
Nine graduating Lady Mustangs were escorted by their parents onto the field at JJ Pearce last Wednesday night to receive their accolades and bouquets. The girls – all headed to college and several planning to bring their soccer gear – dedicated their senior night game to Coach Oscar Borgarello and thanked their parents and family for years of soccer watching in sometimes harsh weather conditions.
Seniors honored for their outstanding contributions and hard work were captains Rosa Medina, Kaitlyn Fletcher, and Brooke Johnston, and team mates Hayley Kerr, Sarah Rivers, Hannah Tessaro, Veronica Pippard, Kiele Miller and Megan Stewart.
A clear, cool night provided the perfect backdrop for enthusiastic fans who cheered the girls’ play against an aggressive opponent. After a scoreless first half, the Creekview Lady Mustangs struck first with a penalty kick from a hand ball in the box. Our Pearce Lady Mustangs fired up their offensive muscle and landed a late-game goal from senior Veronica Pippard to tie the Creekview Mustangs, 1-1.
Seniors honored for their outstanding contributions and hard work were captains Rosa Medina, Kaitlyn Fletcher, and Brooke Johnston, and team mates Hayley Kerr, Sarah Rivers, Hannah Tessaro, Veronica Pippard, Kiele Miller and Megan Stewart.
A clear, cool night provided the perfect backdrop for enthusiastic fans who cheered the girls’ play against an aggressive opponent. After a scoreless first half, the Creekview Lady Mustangs struck first with a penalty kick from a hand ball in the box. Our Pearce Lady Mustangs fired up their offensive muscle and landed a late-game goal from senior Veronica Pippard to tie the Creekview Mustangs, 1-1.
Lady Mustangs Draw with Newman Smith
Our Lady Mustangs played
first-time opponent Newman Smith at home and found an unexpectedly fired-up
opponent in the Lady Trojans. Both teams fought hard throughout the first half, with
the Lady Trojans striking first with the first score against our Lady Mustangs
in District play.
With 5:29 left in the first half
on a free kick 20 yards out, Brooke
Johnston evened the score by firing the shot into the corner of
the net. Rosa
Medina had some great saves during the second half of play to
keep the Lady Trojans off the board. Our Lady Mustangs had multiple
opportunities to take the lead, but the game ended in a tie.
Lady Mustangs 2-0-1 in District Play
Our Lady Mustangs faced first-time opponent R. L. Turner Lady
Lions with a welcome combination of home field advantage and mild weather. On
her third corner kick in a twelve minute period, Brooke Johnston delivered the ball to Sarah Rivers who served it into the box where it
was batted around by multiple players. Hayley Kerr decided to end the
scrum and fired the ball past the keeper into the back of the net! First half
score: Lady Mustangs 1 - Lady Lions 0
Two minutes into the second half saw a beautiful pass from
Lizzie Bach to the feet of Kiele Miller bulleted forcefully into
the net by Miller. At the 30 minute mark, Johnston targeted
Rivers with a strong pass who then powered it into the wind with a mighty
strike for an awesome final score! Lady Mustangs 3 - Lady Lions
0
It was great to have Dayana Gonzaga and Audrey
Silver rejoining our Lady Mustangs! Fabulous defensive play by Celia
Beron, Maddie Drake, Rosa Medina, and Meagan Stewart
kept the Lady Lions scoreless. Excellent midfield and forward play by Kim
Collins, Kaitlyn Fletcher, Veronica Pippard, Jackie Solitare, and Hannah Tessaro kept the Lady Lions keeper busy all
night. Congratulations Lady Mustangs!
National Signing Day
National Signing Day
was a day of celebration for three Lady Mustangs, who signed to play soccer in
college. Brooke Johnston will play for the UCA Bears, Rosa Medina will play for
the OSU Cowgirls, and Kiele Miller will play for MIT. Congratulations, Lady
Mustangs!
Lady Mustangs Open District Play with Win over Highland Park
The first district game found our Lady Mustangs at home against Highland Park. Our Lady Mustangs served notice they had come to play with a little over 10 minutes left in the first half when a rebound from Veronica Pippard was fired into the net by Kaitlyn Fletcher. Less than a minute later, an excellently placed through ball from Brooke Johnston was bulleted into the net again by Fletcher. The first half score: Lady Mustangs 2 - HP Lady Scots 0 Ten minutes into the second half saw Fletcher carry the ball up the field and shoot for her hat trick! Final score: Lady Mustangs 3 - HP 0. Outstanding saves by keeper Rosa Medina kept the Scots scoreless. Superb defensive play during the second half by the entire Lady Mustang team kept the Lady Scots frustrated, earning a yellow card for one player who injured two Lady Mustangs!
JV Beats RL Turner
The JV soccer
won their district game against RL Turner by a 1 – 0 score. The goal
was scored in the second half by Morgan Landry with a nice shot to the lower
corner with a perfect thru-pass from Ciara Warren. JJP had several chances to
get the second goal but RL’s defense and goalie did a nice job to keep the score
1 – 0. JJP defense and midfield played strong and prevented RL from having any
clear chances and keep the shut-out. JJP starting goalie, Caitlin Arnett, had
to leave the game due to injury and Maria Huitareo came in to preserve the
shut-out.
Regular Season 2010-2011 Schedule
October 20, 2010
The 2010-2011 regular season schedule is posted.
The 2010-2011 regular season schedule is posted.
Pearce Ranked 8th Nationally!
Coaches poll ranking for all sized schools in 2010
September 17, 2010
September 17, 2010
Pearce Ranked 8th Nationally!Coaches poll ranking for all sized schools in 2010September 17, 2010The National Soccer Coaches Association of America and Adidas have recognized J.J. Pearce High School as one of the top ten high school girls' soccer teams in America for 2010! Pearce is Number 8 in the National final poll which includes both 4A and 5A teams.
Pearce Repeats as State Champions!
Rainer Sabin
by The Dallas Morning News
April 10, 2010
by The Dallas Morning News
April 10, 2010
Richardson Pearce girls win 4A state soccer title, 3-0
GEORGETOWN – For 80 minutes Saturday, Richardson Pearce's soccer program affirmed its strength, offering the spectators at Birkelbach Field hard evidence of its superiority.
Resembling a tank rolling down a steep hill, the Mustangs forged ahead, unleashed powerful shots and finished with ease. The end result was a 3-0 victory over Boerne Champion in the Class 4A final and the Mustangs' second consecutive state title.
"It's an amazing feeling," said Taylor Mathews, who played a part in all three goals. "To do it again is something that doesn't come around real often."
Then again, Pearce, more than most teams, seemed capable of achieving the unobtainable. After all, the Mustangs (24-4-2) hadn't lost since Feb. 9 and yielded only one goal in its last 17 matches. During that stretch, Pearce gathered steam until it put forth one of its finest performances Saturday.
"We finished," Kathryn Watson said, "with our strongest game."
Watson helped make that possible in the 12th minute, when she corralled a long ball from Mathews and fired a low shot past Champion's goalkeeper Morgan Glick to give Pearce a 1-0 lead.
For the rest of the first half, Glick and Champion (23-4-4) were under siege, fending off Pearce's sustained attack. But they could only do so much and succumbed to the pressure applied by the Mustangs in the 26th minute. That's when a free kick by Mathews landed at the feet of Sarah Rivers, who fired a shot in a crowd of players that eluded Glick and resulted in the second goal. Ten minutes later, Mathews blasted a shot from the edge of the penalty box as Pearce surged ahead 3-0.
"We knew then," Watson said, "it was over."
They were right, and 40 minutes later a celebration commenced.
"It's very difficult to come back and win another championship," said Pearce coach Oscar Borgarello. "It's very sweet."
Resembling a tank rolling down a steep hill, the Mustangs forged ahead, unleashed powerful shots and finished with ease. The end result was a 3-0 victory over Boerne Champion in the Class 4A final and the Mustangs' second consecutive state title.
"It's an amazing feeling," said Taylor Mathews, who played a part in all three goals. "To do it again is something that doesn't come around real often."
Then again, Pearce, more than most teams, seemed capable of achieving the unobtainable. After all, the Mustangs (24-4-2) hadn't lost since Feb. 9 and yielded only one goal in its last 17 matches. During that stretch, Pearce gathered steam until it put forth one of its finest performances Saturday.
"We finished," Kathryn Watson said, "with our strongest game."
Watson helped make that possible in the 12th minute, when she corralled a long ball from Mathews and fired a low shot past Champion's goalkeeper Morgan Glick to give Pearce a 1-0 lead.
For the rest of the first half, Glick and Champion (23-4-4) were under siege, fending off Pearce's sustained attack. But they could only do so much and succumbed to the pressure applied by the Mustangs in the 26th minute. That's when a free kick by Mathews landed at the feet of Sarah Rivers, who fired a shot in a crowd of players that eluded Glick and resulted in the second goal. Ten minutes later, Mathews blasted a shot from the edge of the penalty box as Pearce surged ahead 3-0.
"We knew then," Watson said, "it was over."
They were right, and 40 minutes later a celebration commenced.
"It's very difficult to come back and win another championship," said Pearce coach Oscar Borgarello. "It's very sweet."
Playoffs!
March 30, 2010
ON TO STATE AGAIN!!
LADY MUSTANG SOCCER PLAYOFFS - GAME SUMMARIES
Your Lady Mustangs came out fired up for their first playoff game against Dallas Conrad.
Kathryn Watson made the first statement of the game during the 25 minute mark of the first half, when she stole the ball from the Conrad Chargers and took it in for the first score of the game.Brooke Johnston followed 3 minutes later with a steal, which she sent to Watson, who passed it to Jackie Solitaire who scored her first of 3 goals for the game. Watson connected with Solitaire eight minutes later, for her second goal. Johnston sent a buzzing pass toWatson at the nine minute mark, who fired in her second of three goals for the game! With four minutes left in the first half, Veronica Pippard shot a bullet into the goal, giving your Lady Mustangs a 5 - 0 lead over the Lady Chargers.
The second half found Taylor Mathews firing in a shot at the 33 minute mark; Watson and Solitaire scoring to each receive a hat trick, coming off an excellent cross by Kiele Miller. The game ended with your Lady Mustangs getting great passing practice and scoring a total of 9 goals in the game.
The second playoff game was played at Berkner against the West Mesquite Lady Wranglers. A throw-in by Gayle Ziegler at the 32 minute mark was kicked around by multiple players until finding the foot of Taylor Mathews, who tapped it in for the opening goal. Four minutes later, Sarah Rivers crossed a beautiful ball to Kathryn Watson, who fired it in for the second goal of the game. Rivers next crossed to Ziegler, who took it in for a score. Watson also crossed to Ziegler for a goal, with the final goal of the first half and game coming on a free kick from Maddie Harper from the 35 yard line. Final score: Lady Mustangs 5 - Lady Wranglers 0.
The third playoff game was played at Lake Highlands against The Colony. A fabulous crowd of supporters were present to cheer the Lady Mustangs to victory over an aggressive opponent. Only minutes into the game, Kathryn Watson fired in a shot to let The Colony know the Lady Mustangs meant business. Seven minutes later,Taylor Mathews made them pay for knocking Sarah Rivers down in the box with a perfect strike deep in the left corner on the penalty kick. Twenty minutes later, Watson connected with Gayle Ziegler, who sent a perfect strike into the net. Maddie Harper also put a score on the board with a charging header on a corner kick byMathews. Kudos to Brooke Johnston for winning every ball in the middle and providing a frustrating evening for The Colony midfielders. Final score: Lady Mustangs 4 - The Colony 1.
The Regional Quarterfinal game was held in McKinney under gusting winds against the Frisco Wakeland Lady Cavs. Defeated by our Lady Mustangs in last year's regional semifinal game, the Lady Cavs were looking to settle that score. Maddie Harper took that dream away with an awesome shot off a feed from Kathryn Watson in the 23rd minute of the first half. A keeper mistake 12 minutes later cost the Cavs, as an advancing Gayle Ziegler finished off a ball fromWatson and buried it in the net. A shout out to keeper Rosa Medina who saved a penalty kick and other wicked shots!
Rockwall LadyJackets were the opponents in the Regional Semifinal game at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton. A rough and rugged team boasted with a pennant of "Lady Jackets State Bound" setting the mood for a rematch of the district teams. A hand ball in the box by one of the Jackets created an opportunity for our Lady Mustangs:Taylor Mathews took the penalty kick and placed it perfectly in the back corner of the net. Mathews scored again at the 15 minute mark, delivering a beautifully lifted ball directly into the net. Maddie Harper put the exclamation point on the game with a powerful header off a corner kick by Gayle Ziegler with eleven minutes left in the game. Defenders Harper, Kaitlyn Fletcher, Megan Stewart,and keeper Rosa Medina kept the shut out, along with excellent midfield play by Hayley Kerr, Brooke Johnston, Sarah Rivers, and Hannah Tessaro. Kathryn Watson, Mathews, and Ziegler kept the Cavs frustrated on top. Great contributions were also made by Sheina Tolmas, Becca Solitare, Kiele Miller, Veronica Pippard, Celia Beron, Jackie Solitare, Maddie Drake, Kim Collins,Lizzie Bach, and Emily Semon. Final score: Lady Mustangs 3 - LadyJackets 0
ON TO STATE AGAIN!!
LADY MUSTANG SOCCER PLAYOFFS - GAME SUMMARIES
Your Lady Mustangs came out fired up for their first playoff game against Dallas Conrad.
Kathryn Watson made the first statement of the game during the 25 minute mark of the first half, when she stole the ball from the Conrad Chargers and took it in for the first score of the game.Brooke Johnston followed 3 minutes later with a steal, which she sent to Watson, who passed it to Jackie Solitaire who scored her first of 3 goals for the game. Watson connected with Solitaire eight minutes later, for her second goal. Johnston sent a buzzing pass toWatson at the nine minute mark, who fired in her second of three goals for the game! With four minutes left in the first half, Veronica Pippard shot a bullet into the goal, giving your Lady Mustangs a 5 - 0 lead over the Lady Chargers.
The second half found Taylor Mathews firing in a shot at the 33 minute mark; Watson and Solitaire scoring to each receive a hat trick, coming off an excellent cross by Kiele Miller. The game ended with your Lady Mustangs getting great passing practice and scoring a total of 9 goals in the game.
The second playoff game was played at Berkner against the West Mesquite Lady Wranglers. A throw-in by Gayle Ziegler at the 32 minute mark was kicked around by multiple players until finding the foot of Taylor Mathews, who tapped it in for the opening goal. Four minutes later, Sarah Rivers crossed a beautiful ball to Kathryn Watson, who fired it in for the second goal of the game. Rivers next crossed to Ziegler, who took it in for a score. Watson also crossed to Ziegler for a goal, with the final goal of the first half and game coming on a free kick from Maddie Harper from the 35 yard line. Final score: Lady Mustangs 5 - Lady Wranglers 0.
The third playoff game was played at Lake Highlands against The Colony. A fabulous crowd of supporters were present to cheer the Lady Mustangs to victory over an aggressive opponent. Only minutes into the game, Kathryn Watson fired in a shot to let The Colony know the Lady Mustangs meant business. Seven minutes later,Taylor Mathews made them pay for knocking Sarah Rivers down in the box with a perfect strike deep in the left corner on the penalty kick. Twenty minutes later, Watson connected with Gayle Ziegler, who sent a perfect strike into the net. Maddie Harper also put a score on the board with a charging header on a corner kick byMathews. Kudos to Brooke Johnston for winning every ball in the middle and providing a frustrating evening for The Colony midfielders. Final score: Lady Mustangs 4 - The Colony 1.
The Regional Quarterfinal game was held in McKinney under gusting winds against the Frisco Wakeland Lady Cavs. Defeated by our Lady Mustangs in last year's regional semifinal game, the Lady Cavs were looking to settle that score. Maddie Harper took that dream away with an awesome shot off a feed from Kathryn Watson in the 23rd minute of the first half. A keeper mistake 12 minutes later cost the Cavs, as an advancing Gayle Ziegler finished off a ball fromWatson and buried it in the net. A shout out to keeper Rosa Medina who saved a penalty kick and other wicked shots!
Rockwall LadyJackets were the opponents in the Regional Semifinal game at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton. A rough and rugged team boasted with a pennant of "Lady Jackets State Bound" setting the mood for a rematch of the district teams. A hand ball in the box by one of the Jackets created an opportunity for our Lady Mustangs:Taylor Mathews took the penalty kick and placed it perfectly in the back corner of the net. Mathews scored again at the 15 minute mark, delivering a beautifully lifted ball directly into the net. Maddie Harper put the exclamation point on the game with a powerful header off a corner kick by Gayle Ziegler with eleven minutes left in the game. Defenders Harper, Kaitlyn Fletcher, Megan Stewart,and keeper Rosa Medina kept the shut out, along with excellent midfield play by Hayley Kerr, Brooke Johnston, Sarah Rivers, and Hannah Tessaro. Kathryn Watson, Mathews, and Ziegler kept the Cavs frustrated on top. Great contributions were also made by Sheina Tolmas, Becca Solitare, Kiele Miller, Veronica Pippard, Celia Beron, Jackie Solitare, Maddie Drake, Kim Collins,Lizzie Bach, and Emily Semon. Final score: Lady Mustangs 3 - LadyJackets 0
Senior Night!
February 20, 2010
Seniors Orient Underclassmen!
February 16, 2010
Seniors Orient Underclassmen!
And some detail...
February 16, 2010
2009-2010 Lady Mustangs Back at It!
Bryan girls fall to strong Richardson Pearce
by (David Campbell - the Bryan Newspaper)
January 25, 2010
by (David Campbell - the Bryan Newspaper)
January 25, 2010
2009-2010 Varsity Team
[Note, for more Varsity stories please click the Stories tab to the left]
With the wind at their backs, the Richardson Pearce Lady Mustangs kept the ball in the air for much of the first half of the Brazos Valley Cup championship game. Then in the second half, they played it on the ground.
Either way, it was a breeze.
Pearce beat Bryan 8-1 on Saturday at the Aggie Soccer Complex to win the Cup title. "There is a reason they are ranked No. 3 in the nation," first-year Bryan head coach Amy Pettibone said. "We told the girls at halftime that [Pearce] was showing them exactly what perfect soccer looks like. Their passes are right on, and their runs are great." Pearce senior Taylor Mathews scored three goals and keyed a devastating 10-minute stretch that gave the Lady Mustangs a 5-0 lead 23 minutes into the game. Pearce (6-2-1) found little room against Bryan's early defense, but Brooke Johnston took immediate advance of a gap. She struck a perfect shot from the right side that dipped over the outstretched hand of Lady Vikings goalkeeper Ana Meyer just under the crossbar. It was the first of two goals for Johnston, who scored again in the second half. Pearce had seven first-half corner kicks. Mathews bent one of them into the back of the goal. She took a return pass and hit another long shot into the side of the net from a less extravagant angle. Kathryn Watson scored the final two goals of the half, with Johnston assisting on the second of those to give Pearce a 5-0 lead. Pearce also scored the first three goals of the second half. "We hung with them for all but about 10 minutes, but in that 10-minute span, they went crazy," Pettibone said. "In order to get where we want to go, we've got to play the best and that's the best team we are probably going to see for awhile. I haven't seen Belton play, and Belton may rank right there with them, but there's a reason why [the Lady Mustangs] are the 4A state champs."
Despite the lopsided loss in the final, Bryan (8-3-1) left clues that it may not remain a benevolent host of the Brazos Valley Cup. The Lady Vikings went 3-1 in their tournament, advancing to the championship match by beating Round Rock in a Saturday morning shootout. The teams finished regulation tied at 0, and Bryan eventually won the shootout 3-1. Bryan's only regulation goal of the day was a good one. Junior Jessica Chicas rattled the crossbar on a hard-hit, 35-yard free kick, and freshman Brittany Little raced to the rebound and blasted a shot high into the left side of the net. Little had a shot at another goal, heading down Bryan's only corner kick, but Pearce goalkeeper Rosa Medina played the ball perfectly. Pearce beat Friendswood 3-1 in the semifinals.
With the wind at their backs, the Richardson Pearce Lady Mustangs kept the ball in the air for much of the first half of the Brazos Valley Cup championship game. Then in the second half, they played it on the ground.
Either way, it was a breeze.
Pearce beat Bryan 8-1 on Saturday at the Aggie Soccer Complex to win the Cup title. "There is a reason they are ranked No. 3 in the nation," first-year Bryan head coach Amy Pettibone said. "We told the girls at halftime that [Pearce] was showing them exactly what perfect soccer looks like. Their passes are right on, and their runs are great." Pearce senior Taylor Mathews scored three goals and keyed a devastating 10-minute stretch that gave the Lady Mustangs a 5-0 lead 23 minutes into the game. Pearce (6-2-1) found little room against Bryan's early defense, but Brooke Johnston took immediate advance of a gap. She struck a perfect shot from the right side that dipped over the outstretched hand of Lady Vikings goalkeeper Ana Meyer just under the crossbar. It was the first of two goals for Johnston, who scored again in the second half. Pearce had seven first-half corner kicks. Mathews bent one of them into the back of the goal. She took a return pass and hit another long shot into the side of the net from a less extravagant angle. Kathryn Watson scored the final two goals of the half, with Johnston assisting on the second of those to give Pearce a 5-0 lead. Pearce also scored the first three goals of the second half. "We hung with them for all but about 10 minutes, but in that 10-minute span, they went crazy," Pettibone said. "In order to get where we want to go, we've got to play the best and that's the best team we are probably going to see for awhile. I haven't seen Belton play, and Belton may rank right there with them, but there's a reason why [the Lady Mustangs] are the 4A state champs."
Despite the lopsided loss in the final, Bryan (8-3-1) left clues that it may not remain a benevolent host of the Brazos Valley Cup. The Lady Vikings went 3-1 in their tournament, advancing to the championship match by beating Round Rock in a Saturday morning shootout. The teams finished regulation tied at 0, and Bryan eventually won the shootout 3-1. Bryan's only regulation goal of the day was a good one. Junior Jessica Chicas rattled the crossbar on a hard-hit, 35-yard free kick, and freshman Brittany Little raced to the rebound and blasted a shot high into the left side of the net. Little had a shot at another goal, heading down Bryan's only corner kick, but Pearce goalkeeper Rosa Medina played the ball perfectly. Pearce beat Friendswood 3-1 in the semifinals.
School Board Recognizes Lady Mustangs
State Win
May 09, 2009
May 09, 2009
The Lady Mustangs were recognized at the May School Board.
On Monday, May 4th, the Richardson Independent School Board Recognized the 2009 Lady Mustang Soccer Team by introducing them at the Board Meeting and by giving each player a certificate of congratulations for their State Championship Win! Thank you School Board for all you do to help our district!
Pearce Wins State Title!
April 12, 2009
Way to go Lady Mustangs! Go read about the Lady Mustangs on the Varsity Story Page and see their 09 Photo Album.
** GIRLS SOCCER TEAM HEADED TO STATE **
April 08, 2009
As you probably know, our Lady Mustangs' Soccer Team is going to the UIL State Tournament, marking the first time in school history a girls' soccer team has qualified for state.
These girls and coaches have worked very hard to achieve this great accomplishment for themselves, Pearce and the entire community.
Let's send this special group of student athletes off to Georgetown knowing how much we support them.
Tomorrow (Wednesday) at 3:00, just outside the main gym near the brick doors, we will have a 10-15 minute celebration and send-off and would love for you to join us.
4A State Semi-Final - Pearce vs. Boerne Champion - Thursday, 1:00pm
4A State Final - Winner of Pearce game vs winner of WF Rider vs. Friendswood, Saturday, 11:00am
The State Soccer Tournament will be held in Georgetown, April 9th - 11th.
Georgetown ISD Athletic Complex and Birkelbach Field
2275 N. Austin Avenue, Georgetown, TX 78626
(Birkelbach field is located just behind Georgetown High School)
All fans are welcome - wear your red and blue. Come cheer 'em on!!!
** WAY TO GO LADIES !!! Bring home our first ever STATE TITLE FOR GIRLS SOCCER **
These girls and coaches have worked very hard to achieve this great accomplishment for themselves, Pearce and the entire community.
Let's send this special group of student athletes off to Georgetown knowing how much we support them.
Tomorrow (Wednesday) at 3:00, just outside the main gym near the brick doors, we will have a 10-15 minute celebration and send-off and would love for you to join us.
4A State Semi-Final - Pearce vs. Boerne Champion - Thursday, 1:00pm
4A State Final - Winner of Pearce game vs winner of WF Rider vs. Friendswood, Saturday, 11:00am
The State Soccer Tournament will be held in Georgetown, April 9th - 11th.
Georgetown ISD Athletic Complex and Birkelbach Field
2275 N. Austin Avenue, Georgetown, TX 78626
(Birkelbach field is located just behind Georgetown High School)
All fans are welcome - wear your red and blue. Come cheer 'em on!!!
** WAY TO GO LADIES !!! Bring home our first ever STATE TITLE FOR GIRLS SOCCER **
Lady Mustangs Are Regional Champions
April 05, 2009
Pearce Mustang Team Pictures (scroll down)
Varsity Girls Soccer Team
January 19, 2009
January 19, 2009
Varsity Captains
Molly Hummel & Haley Newsom
January 19, 2009
January 19, 2009
Molly Hummel and Haley Newsom are this year's varsity captains for the Pearce girls soccer team.
Seniors
January 19, 2009
Varsity on the Bus
January 19, 2009
Junior Varsity
January 19, 2009
