In a tightly contested defensive battle on Tuesday evening, the Temple Wildcat JV Blue soccer team played to a 1-1 draw against the Harker Heights Knights at the Temple Soccer Complex.

The match served as the final chapter of the first round of district play, leaving Temple with a solid foundation as they head into the latter half of the season.

Early Fireworks

Temple wasted no time asserting themselves on their home pitch. In the opening minutes of the contest, the Wildcats found the back of the net to take an early 1-0 lead. The scoring play was a clinical display of teamwork:

The Goal: Scored by Andrew Diaz.

The Set-up: A perfectly placed assist from Giovanni Nava-Cisneros.

The early momentum gave Temple the upper hand, but the Knights proved resilient. Harker Heights managed to find an equalizer later in the match, and despite several scoring opportunities from both sides in the closing minutes, the defenses held firm to split the points.

District Outlook

With this result, the Wildcats finish the first round of district competition with a record of 2-1-3. It has been a season defined by "grind-it-out" performances, as Temple continues to prove they are a difficult team to beat.

What’s Next?

The second half of district play kicks off this Friday. The Wildcats will look to defend their home turf once again and turn those draws into wins.

Opponent: Killeen Shoemaker
Date: Friday, February 13
Location: Temple Soccer Complex
Kickoff: 5:45 PM