COPPERAS COVE, TX – The Temple Wildcat Junior Varsity White soccer team delivered a clinical performance on Friday evening, securing a 2-0 shutout victory against Copperas Cove. The win moves the Wildcats to an even 2-2-1 in district play as they continue to climb the standings.

The Wildcats' defense remained stout throughout the match, providing a solid foundation for an opportunistic offense that found the back of the net in both halves.

Key Scoring Plays

Temple’s attack was characterized by excellent vision and selfless passing. The two goals were a testament to the team’s chemistry:

Goal 1: Tyler Knight broke the deadlock, firing a strike past the Cove goalkeeper thanks to a well-placed assist from Ty Cook.

Goal 2: Matteo Rayas doubled the lead, finishing off a clinical sequence set up by an assist from Francisco Aguirre.

The "clean sheet" victory highlights a disciplined defensive effort that kept the Bulldawgs away from any high-danger scoring opportunities for the duration of the match.

District Standings & What’s Next

With this win, the Wildcats have leveled their district record at 2-2-1 and gained significant momentum heading into the heart of the season.

The Wildcats will look to keep the streak alive as they return to their home pitch. They are set to host Harker Heights on Tuesday, February 10. The match will kick off at 4:30 PM at the Temple Soccer Complex.