HEWITT, TX – The Temple Wildcat Junior Varsity Blue soccer team traveled to Hewitt on Friday evening for a high-stakes district showdown against the Midway Panthers. In a match characterized by physical play and shifting momentum, the Wildcats ultimately fell just short, dropping a 3-2 decision to the Panthers.

Despite the loss, Temple showed flashes of offensive brilliance, keeping the Midway defense on its heels for much of the night.

Scoring Summary

The Wildcats' attack was spearheaded by clinical finishing and unselfish playmaking.

Goal 1: Giovanni Nava-Cisneros opened the scoring for Temple, finding the back of the net after a perfectly timed assist from Andrew Diaz.

Goal 2: Andre Martinez Maldonado added to the tally, capitalizing on a crisp setup from Cesar Perez to keep the Wildcats within striking distance.

Midway, however, proved resilient on their home turf. The Panthers managed to find the winning edge, navigating Temple's defensive lines to secure the three points and the narrow victory.

District Outlook

With Friday's result, the Wildcats' district record moves to 3-2-3. It has been a season of grit for the JV Blue squad, who have proven they can compete with the top tier of the district, even when the bounces don't go their way.

What’s Next?

The Wildcats will look to bounce back and defend their home turf in their next outing.

Opponent: Killeen High
Date: Tuesday, February 24
Location: Temple Soccer Complex
Kickoff: 5:45 PM

Fans are encouraged to come out and support the JV Blue as they look to climb back up the district standings.