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Soccer: Bastrop places 2nd at Brenham (roundup)

Michael Adams — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:24:35 +0000

BRENHAM – The Bastrop boys soccer team continued their fast start to the 2012 season.

The Bears (5-2-1) placed second Saturday at the Brenham Select Cup, falling to Valley View 1-0 in the championship game.

Bastrop picked up two wins on Friday, defeating Brenham 2-1 and Victoria West 2-0 in pool play.

Hart McMillan scored two goals in the tournament and Yelson Meza scored Bastrop’s other two.

The Bears will play in the Akins Tournament beginning Thursday before opening district play on Tuesday at home against Lehman.

Cedar Creek picks up first win
BRENHAM – The Cedar Creek Eagles got their first win of the season over the weekend, defeating Victoria West 3-2 Saturday in the final day of the Brenham Select Cup.

Cedar Creek (1-4) got on the scoreboard with goals from Ricky Sanchez and Jose Ortiz as the Eagles took a 2-0 lead by halftime.

Joel Olivares added the third goal and put the stamp on Cedar Creek’s first victory.

The Eagles suffered a 4-2 loss to Brenham Friday, but was tied with the Cubs 1-1 at halftime.

Eduardo Martinez and Olivares scored Cedar Creek’s goals.
- Staff reports

Jan. 18 scoreboard

Michael Adams — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:24:35 +0000

BOYS BASKETBALL
Tuesday’s games

Bastrop 60, Bryan-Rudder 55
Bastrop 8 15 20 17 - 60
Rudder 13 9 14 19 - 55
Bastrop (17-13, 5-4): Malik Matthews 6, Shawn Lemon 13, Chris Young 5, Dontray Kinsey 3, Isaiah Washington 5, Kaliem Evans 3, John Thorne 18, Cameron Williams 7
Rudder (16-10, 5-4): Will Martin 19, A’Shanian Smith 11, Demarshon Wilson 11, Jonas Suber 5, Justin Johnson 4, Shivon Wesley 3, Tavion Wilson 2

Manor 70, Elgin 43
Elgin 8 9 15 11 - 43
Manor 16 13 18 23 - 70
Elgin (21-3, 8-1): Trey Nash 13 Troy Nash 9, Tracy Haywood 3, Da’Trean Simmons 12, Te’Rel Simmons 4, Marquis Wilson 2
Manor (12-7, 7-2): Carlock 4 McQueen 10 Mack 19 Ellis 6 T. Johnson 7 Hargis 14 Jones 7 C. Johnson 3

Navasota 64, Smithville 53
Navasota 11 14 24 15 - 64
Smithville 7 18 19 9 - 53
Smithville (13-8, 1-1): Oscar Kenebrew 13, Cody Hlvaty 11, Coltyn Brown 11, Peter Merek 3, Davion Gentry 2, Joe Crank 12.
Navasota (13-9, 2-0): Collins 14, Baker 9, Frazier 5, Creeks 11, McGinty 10, Lowery 8, Sauls 1, Day 3, Lamarquis 3.

Hendrickson 89, Cedar Creek 64
Cedar Creek 22 9 13 20 - 64
Hendrickson 16 28 20 25 - 89
Cedar Creek (5-23, 0-9): Zach Daniel 28, Kyle Spencer 8, Ronnie Hatlett 2, Michael Vallejo 3, Jose Cantu 6, Jose Vasquez 7, Marcus Perez 6, Joel Olivares 4
Hendrickson

DISTRICT 16-4A SSTANDINGS
OVERALL DISTRICT
W   L   W   L    PCT   GB
Elgin   21   3   8   1   0.875   -
Manor   12   7   7   2   0.632   1
Bastrop   17   13   5   4   0.567   3
Bryan-Rudder   16   10   5   4   0.615   3
Connally   13   13   5   4   0.500   3
Hutto   13   11   4   4   0.542   3.5
Cedar Ridge   10   12   3   6   0.455   5
Hendrickson   6   14   2   7   0.300   6
Cedar Creek   5   23   0   9   0.179   8

District 23-3A STANDINGS
OVERALL DISTRICT
W   L   W   L   PCT   GB
Navasota   13   9   2   0   0.591   -
Rockdale   15   7   2   0   0.682   -
Smithville   13   8   1   1   0.619   1
La Grange   9   9   1   1   0.500   1
Giddings   8   9   0   2   0.471   2
Caldwell   8   7   0   2   0.533   2

GIRLS BASKETBALL
Tuesday’s games

Bryan Rudder 68, Bastrop 29
Rudder 19 15 17 17 - 68
Bastrop 6 9 11 3 - 29
Bastrop (2-19, 1-10): Magen Cavazos 10, Taylor Seitz 9, Addison Semer 5, Roneasha Wilson 4, Dezi Litton 1
Rudder (26-5, 10-1): Amerson 17, Cole 14, Dunn 14, McGee 8, James 6, Williams 6, Sardle 3

Navasota 61, Smithville 34
Smithville 6 5 14 9 - 34
Navasota 12 17 16 16 - 61
Smithville (7-19, 1-3): Maygan Washington 10, Valerie Harmon 9, Taryn Leiferman 5, Julia Kubicek 4, Trina Deyo 3, Macy Wilhelm 2, Madison Hannusch 1

District 16-4A Standings
OVERALL DISTRICT
W   L   W   L    PCT   GB
Bryan-Rudder   20   4   10   1   0.833   -
Cedar Ridge   23   7   9   1   0.767   0.5
Connally   18   12   8   3   0.600   2
Hutto   13   13   7   3   0.500   2.5
Hendrickson   14   12   7   4   0.538   3
Elgin   7   13   4   7   0.350   6
Manor   2   17   3   8   0.105   7
Bastrop   2   19   1   10   0.095   9
Cedar Creek   3   19   0   10   0.136   9.5

District 23-3A Standings
OVERALL DISTRICT
W   L   W   L   PCT   GB
Giddings   18   5   4   0   0.783   -
Navasota   10   2   4   0   0.833   -
La Grange   5   8   2   2   0.385   2
Smithville   7   19   1   3   0.269   3
Rockdale   15   9   1   3   0.625   3
Caldwell   1   5   0   4   0.167   4

GIRLS SOCCER
Friday’s games
Del Valle 3, Cedar Creek 1
Del Valle 0 3 - 3
Cedar Creek (0-6-1) 0 1 - 1
Goals: Melissa Hernandez

Bastrop 3, Elgin 0
Bastrop (3-3-1)   0   3   -   3
Elgin   0   0   -   0
Goals: Kendall Ayers, Melissa Perry, Haley Mendel
THURSDAY’S GAMES
Bastrop 4, Waco 0
Bastrop (2-3-1)   0   0   -   4
Waco   0   0   -   0
Goals: Kendall Ayers (2), Haley Mendel (2)

Manor 2, CEDar Creek 0
Manor 1 1 - 2
Cedar Creek (0-5-1) 0 0 - 0
Goals; none

Tuesday’s games
Bastrop 3, Kerrville Tivy 1
Bastrop (1-2-1) 1 2 - 3
Tivy 1 0 - 1
Goals: Haley Mendel, Melissa Perry, Rocio Guerrero
Assists: Kendall Ayers (2)

Hutto 7, Cedar Creek 0
Hutto 4 3 - 7
Cedar Creek (0-4-1) 0 0 - 0
Goals: none

Elgin 1, Bryan Rudder 1
Elgin (1-2-1) 1 0 - 1
Bryan-Rudder 1 0 - 1
Goals: none reported

BOYS SOCCER
Thursday’s game
Cedar Creek 2, Scarborough 1
Cedar Creek (1-3) 2 0 - 2
Scarborough 0 1 - 1
Goals: Michael Mendoza, Joel Oliviares

Tuesday’s GAMES
Bastrop 3, Elgin 0
Bastrop (3-1-1) 2 1 - 3
Elgin 0 0 - 0
Goals: Yeison Meza (2), Wyatt Rosenauer
Assists: Hart McMillan

Jan. 13
Laredo Martin 6, Cedar Creek 0
Martin 3 3 - 6
Cedar Creek (0-3) 0 0 - 0
Goals: none

Jan. 12
Anderson 2, Cedar Creek 0
Cedar Creek (0-1) 0 0 - 0
Anderson 1 1 - 1
Goals: none

Lanier 7, Cedar Creek 4
Cedar Creek (0-2) 1 3 - 4
Lanier 2 5 - 7
Goals: Jose Ortiz, Vicente Salazar

Boys soccer: Capital Area Tournament begins Thursday

Michael Adams — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:03:40 +0000

Soccer season begins today with the annual Capital Area Tournament, co-hosted by Bastrop and Cedar Creek.
There is some good action in store for soccer fans as games will be played at BISD Memorial Stadium and Cedar Creek High School.
The tournament is a round-robin tournament with games beginning at 2 p.m. today and continuing through Saturday.
At Cedar Creek High School, the Eagles will kickoff the tournament at 2 p.m. today with a game against Anderson.
Bastrop will kickoff action at BISD Memorial Stadium at 2 p.m. against McCallum and will return at 6 p.m. against Eagle Pass for the day’s final game.
Cedar Creek will also play a 6 p.m. game at Cedar Creek High School against Lanier.
On Friday, the Eagles will meet up with Laredo Martin at 2 p.m. at Cedar Creek High School while Bastrop will play Seguin at BISD Memorial Stadium.
Neither Bastrop or Cedar Creek will play a round-robin game Saturday, but if both teams are one of the top two teams in their pool they will play in either the championship game at 4:30 p.m. or the consolation game at 2 p.m. at BISD Memorial Stadium.
- Staff reports

CAPITAL AREA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Thursday
At Cedar Creek High School
Cedar Creek vs. Anderson, 2 p.m.
Laredo Martin vs. San Marcos, 4 p.m.
Lanier vs. Cedar Creek, 6 p.m.

At BISD Memorial Stadium
Bastrop vs. McCallum, 2 p.m.
Seguin vs. Giddings, 4 p.m.
Bastrop vs. Eagle Pass, 6 p.m.

Friday
At Cedar Creek High School
Cedar Creek vs. Laredo Martin, 2 p.m.
San Marcos vs. Anderson, 4 p.m.

At BISD Memorial Stadium
Bastrop vs. Seguin, 2 p.m.
Giddings vs. McCallum, 4 p.m.
Lanier vs. Eagle Pass, 6 p.m.

Saturday
At Cedar Creek High School
Anderson vs. Laredo Martin, 9 a.m.
San Marcos vs. Lanier, 11 a.m.

At BISD Memorial Stadium
McCallum vs. Seguin, 9 a.m.
Giddings vs. Eagle Pass, 11 a.m.
Third place game, 2 p.m.
Championship, 4:30 p.m.

Cedar Creek’s Edgar Alviter is seen in action during the 2011 Capital Area Tournament. The Eagles and Bears will host the annual tournament beginning today. (Larry Overall/ File photo)

Boys soccer: Eagles looking to contend

Michael Adams — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:44:43 +0000

CEDAR CREEK – It’s rare that a first year varsity program enters the season as a playoff contender.

So many variables such as experience are stacked against them.

However, the Cedar Creek boys soccer team are looking to defy the odds and achieve the school’s first postseason appearance in their first varsity season.

If they can achieve that goal, the Eagles will lay the foundation for a prominent soccer program.

“We are physical and talented with the ball,” said head coach Kris Lautenschlager. “Growing as a varsity program over the next year is critical as we look to (2013) and will have seniors.”

For those with doubts, the Eagles posted a 12-4-2 record as a junior varsity team against District 49-4A competition – the same they will play this year.

That record came against most of the varsity teams the Eagles will play this season.

Lautenschlager is quick to point out that his team is very young and doesn’t have senior leadership.

Yet, Cedar Creek does return Bastrop County’s third leading scorer and 2011 All-Bastrop County Newcomer of the Year Jose Ortiz.

Ortiz led the Eagles with 18 goals and six assists while midfielder Ricky Sanchez, an All-Bastrop County selection, had nine goals and one assist.

With all 11 starters back from a team that had some success in its first season, plus a record that would have placed the Eagles third in the district, there is a lot of room from optimism this season.

Cedar Creek has a brutal non-district schedule, which will also help come district play.

The Eagles have games with Westlake, Brenham and Vandegrift along with tournaments in Brenham and a tournament co-hosted with Bastrop on its non-district slate.

The Eagles open district play on Jan. 31 at home against Lockhart.

Boys soccer preview: Elgin (w/ schedule)

Michael Adams — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:42:56 +0000

ELGIN WILDCATS
Head coach: Daryl Faulks (4th season)
2011 record: n/a
District finish: 2nd place
2012 prediction: 2nd in District 50-4A
Returning starters: 7
Starters lost: 4
Key returnees: David Jaimes, Adrian Lopez, Axel Anderson
Key newcomers: none listed
Key losses: Francisco Fuentes, Dalton Kisamore
Outlook: Elgin seems to always find a way to reload its boys soccer team every year. There is no reason to think this season will be any different. The Wildcats lost leading scorer Francisco Fuentes (19 goals) and defender Dalton Kisamore, but that is pretty much it in the way of needs. Midfielder David Jaimes will be the team leader on a solid midfield for the Wildcats, along with goalkeeper Axel Anderson, who is likely one of the top keepers in Central Texas. Anderson allowed 21 goals last year and had 173 saves. Anderson also had four shutouts as a sophomore. Look for a young offense to rely on Anderson and the Wildcats’ defense early on, but it won’t stay that way. Elgin has a Jan. 17 date with Bastrop at BISD Memorial Stadium and will also play in the Akins Tournament and Hays Rebel Cup before hitting a competitive District 50-4A play. Connally will likely be the frontrunner in District 50-4A, with competition coming from Elgin and Hendrickson.

SCHEDULE
January
10   Del Valle   A   7:45 p.m.
12-14   Hays Rebel Cup
17   Bastrop   A   7:30 p.m.
19-21   Akins Tournament
24   San Marcos   A   7:15 p.m.
27   Taylor*   H   8 p.m.
31   Hendrickson*   A   8 p.m.
February
3   Manor*   H   8 p.m.
7   Cedar Ridge*   A   8 p.m.
10   Hutto*   H   8 p.m.
17   Connally*   A   8 p.m.
21   Taylor*   A   8 p.m.
24   Hendrickson*   H   8 p.m.
28   Manor*   A   8 p.m.
March
2   Cedar Ridge*   H   8 p.m.
9   Hutto*   A   8 p.m.
23   Connally*   H   8 p.m.
26   Brenham   A   7 p.m.

Boys soccer preview: Cedar Creek (w/ schedule)

Michael Adams — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:42:19 +0000

CEDAR CREEK EAGLES
Head coach: Kris Lautenschlager (2nd year)
2011 record: JV only
District finish: n/a
2012 prediction: 1st in 49-4A
Returning starters: 11
Starters lost: 0
Key returnees: Jose Ortiz, Joel Olivares, Ricky Sanchez, Eduardo Jimenez
Key newcomers: n/a
Key losses: n/a
Outlook: If last season was any indication, Cedar Creek should be a strong contender to battle for a district championship in its first season of varsity competition. Playing against the district last year, Cedar Creek posted a 12-4-0 record against varsity teams in 49-4A. That would have placed the Eagles third behind Hays and Lehman. With everyone returning, head coach Kris Lautenschlager should feel good about his team’s chances at the postseason. Led by sophomore Jose Ortiz, who scored 18 goals in his first year, Cedar Creek’s offense should be able to score at will. Midfielder Ricky Sanchez will also play a big role in that offense coming off a sophomore season where he scored nine goals. The Eagles also have a strong non-district schedule with the annual Capital Area Tournament, co-hosted with Bastrop, and will play in the Brenham Select Tournament, with games against Westlake and Brenham also on the slate.

SCHEDULE
January
10   Rouse   A   6 p.m.
12-14   Capital Area Tournament
17   Vandegrift   A   7 p.m.
19-21   Brenham Tournament
23   Brenham   H   7 p.m.
27   Westlake   A   7 p.m.
31   Lockhart*   H   7 p.m.
February
3   La Grange*   A   6 p.m.
7   Lehman*   H   7 p.m.
10   Canyon Lake   A   7:30 p.m.
14   Giddings*   A   7 p.m.
17   Bastrop*   H   7 p.m.
21   Hays*   A   7 p.m.
24   Lockhart*   A   7 p.m.
28   La Grange*   H   6 p.m.
March
2   Lehman*   A   7 p.m.
9   Giddings*   H   5 p.m.
20   Bastrop*   A   7 p.m.
23   Hays*   H   7 p.m.

Boys soccer preview: Bastrop (w/ schedule)

Michael Adams — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:41:47 +0000

BASTROP BEARS
Head coach: Robert Faires (2nd year)
2011 record: 17-6-2
District finish: 3rd place
2012 prediction: 4th in 49-4A
Returning starters: 7
Starters lost: 7
Key returnees: Juan Mendoza, Clayton Raemsch, Juan Carmona, Margarito Perez
Key newcomers: Matt Argenbright, Wyatt Rosenhauer, John Fajardo
Key losses: Zach Pierce, Kris Desaulner
Outlook: Bastrop will be without the services of 2011 All-Bastrop County Player of the Year Zach Pierce, who had 20 goals and 16 assists. However, the Bears still return seven starters from a team that made the playoffs last year for the first time since 2008. Without Pierce and Kris Desaulner, Bastrop should still be a playoff contenders with a talented defense anchored by seniors Collin Higginbotham and Juan Mendoza. Offensively, Bastrop will rely on the foot of forward Clayton Raemsch, who is the team’s returning leading scorer with eight goals and 16 assists. Head coach Robert Faires said his team’s biggest strength will be his strong senior class, but they won’t have that one dominant player. Bastrop will get good experience before heading into district play with games against state powerhouse Brenham (Jan. 9) and a home game against Elgin, a team that has always challenged the Bears. Also on the pre-district schedule are the annual Capital Area Tournament, co-hosted with Cedar Creek, and the Brenham Select Tournament.

SCHEDULE
January
9   Brenham   A   7 p.m.
12-14   Capital Area Touranment
17   Elgin   H   7:30 p.m.
19-21   Brenham Tournament
26-28   Akins Tournament
31   Lehman*   H   7:45 p.m.
February
3   Giddings*   A   6 p.m.
7   Hays*   H   7:45 p.m.
10   La Grange*   A   6 p.m.
13   McNeil   H   7 p.m.
17   Cedar Creek*   A   7:45 p.m.
21   Lockhart*   H   7:45 p.m.
24   Lehman*   A   7:45 p.m.
28   Giddings*   H   6 p.m.
March
2   Hays*   A   7:45 p.m.
7   La Grange*   H   6 p.m.
9   Killeen   A   6 p.m.
20   Cedar Creek*   H   7:45 p.m.
23   Lockhart*   A   7:45 p.m.

2011 All-Bastrop County Boys Soccer Team

Michael Adams — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:15:03 +0000

ALL BASTROP COUNTY BOYS SOCCER TEAM

PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Zach Pierce, Senior, Bastrop
20 goals, 16 assists, 56 points

Bastrop boys soccer coach Robert Faires called senior Zach Pierce the “team leader” on numerous occasions.
Pierce was Bastrop’s go-to guy, as he scored a team-high 20 goals to go with 16 assists for 56 points.
Pierce led the Bears back to he playoffs for the first time since 2008. Bastrop finished tied for second place.
Bastrop lost to former district rival Connally in the first round of the playoffs.
Pierce has been a three-year starter for Bastrop and has led the Bears in scoring in two of those seasons.
In 2009, as a sophomore, Pierce led Bastrop with 12 goals.
Last year, Pierce scored just three goals as the Bears struggled through district play.
Pierce was an all-district selection this year.

Past winners
2010: Eduardo Luna, Elgin
2009: Kelton McMillan, Elgin

NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR
Jose Ortiz, Freshmen, Cedar Creek
18 goals, 6 assists, 42 points

Cedar Creek’s Jose Ortiz led the Eagles with 18 goals, six assists and 42 points in the Eagles first year. Ortiz was third in Bastrop County in goals, as it appears there is a bright future for boys soccer at Cedar Creek.

Past winners
2010: not applicable
2009: Juan Mendoza, Bastrop

COACH OF THE YEAR
Robert Faires, Bastrop

FIRST TEAM
Forwards
Francisco Fuentes, Senior, Elgin
19 goals, 4 assists, 42 points

Matt Swartz, Senior, Smithville
12 goals, 5 assists, 29 points

Clayton Raemsch, Junior, Bastrop
8 goals, 0 assists, 16 points

Midfielders
Kris DeSauliner, Senior, Bastrop
10 goals, 10 assists, 30 points

Danny Davis, Senior, Smithville
12 goals, 7 assists, 31 points

David Jaimes, Junior, Elgin
4 goals, 3 assists, 11 points

Ricky Sanchez, Sophomore, Cedar Creek
9 goals, 1 assist, 19 points

Defense
Juan Mendoza, Junior, Bastorp
no stats available

Josue Borja, Senior, Smithville
3 goals, 1 assist, 7 points

Collin Higginbotham, Junior, Bastrop
no stats available

Dalton Kisamore, Senior. Elgin
no stats available

Goalkeeper
Axel Anderson, Sophomore, Elgin
21 goals allowed, 173 saves, 4 shutouts

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Soccer: Smithville ISD eliminates soccer teams

Michael Adams — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:02:08 +0000

SMITHVILLE — Kailey Elkins finally got a chance to play on a girls soccer team at Smithville in her senior year.
Elkins had played on the boys team for the three years prior to her senior season and was one of the orchestrators to get girls soccer at Smithville High School.
Unfortunately, there will be no more soccer at Smithville.
At the regular meeting of the Smithville Independent School District Board of Trustees Monday, trustees voted to eliminate boys and girls soccer from its athletic programs offered at the high school and junior high as part of $2 million in cuts to the budget.
Soccer was part of cuts to extra curricular programs that included junior high golf, tennis and cross country along with supplemental student accident insurance and travel for the high school forensics team, DECA and Special Olympics.
The district will save nearly $72,000 by elimination of the programs.
The boys and girls soccer teams competed in District 49-4A along with Class 4A programs — Bastrop, Lockhart, Hays and Lehman.
In their first year, the Smithville Lady Tigers went 6-18 under head coach Stacey Schmidt with wins over Cedar Creek twice, La Grange, Giddings, Fort Worth Diamond Hill-Jarvis and Cameron Yoe.
The Lady Tigers were under-matched thanks to having a small roster, but did complete a full season.
Most of the team was made up of underclassmen.
Elkins, Megan Fritz, Holly Mosqueda and Meghan Watts were the only seniors on a team that featured five freshmen, four sophomores and four juniors.
The boys soccer team ended its season with an overall record of 4-15-2 and was 2-10-2 in district play.
The team picked up its last win against La Grange and had a very senior heavy roster that included Danny Davis, Matthew Swartz, Matthew Patrolia, Jason Thomas, Jake Roberson and Josue Borja.
Both coaches, along with athletic director Justin Wiley, declined comment until they had discussed this matter further with the superintendent.

Boys soccer: Cougars sneak by Bastrop

Eric Betts — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:45:33 +0000

It’s a cruel way for a season to end.
The Connally Cougars did some things better than the Bastrop boys soccer team when the two teams met Friday night on the Bastrop soccer field. None of them led to Connally’s goal, the only one in the Cougars’ 1-0 victory.
The Cougars scored with five minutes left in the first half on a 30-yard free kick from midfielder Chance Bryant.
The shot arced high, stalled in the wind, and fell towards goal, where it deflected off the crossbar and off Bastrop goalkeeper Dan Rivera’s outstretched hand before bouncing in.
“Connally wasn’t better than us,” said Bastrop coach Robert Faires. “Our players played their butts off.”
Bastrop had arguably had the better of the first half before the goal. The game started open, with Bastrop working the ball to the flanks before playing through balls for their forward and central midfielders and Connally relying on the speed of their forwards to create their chances.
The wind, however, dampened both teams’ play, pushing Bastrop’s passes long and into the arms of Connally keeper Brooks Grubb and stalling Connally’s long balls the other way, giving Bastrop’s defenders time to catch up.
The game’s first real chance came 20 minutes in, when Bastrop midfielder Zach Pierce had a shot stopped by Grubb. Later, Bears’ forward Clayton Ramesch and midfielder Rico Rubio each forced Grubb into a diving saves of shots towards the bottom corner.
The Cougars’ best chance of the first half came just minutes before the goal. Rivera came out to challenge a Connally striker on a one-on-one. The ball bounced between them and past the goalkeeper, but the Cougars’ shot was deflected around the post by Bastrop centerback Juan Mendoza.
The game slowed in the start of the second half, with neither team able to fashion many shots. Bastrop struggled to win the ball close to the Connally goal, something Cougar coach John Mark Edwards commended his team for.
“They really pressured us,” Edwards said, “My boys bent but didn’t break. We had a lot of header clearances, and that’s something we’ve struggled with this season.”
Bastrop appeared to get back into the game when Rubio’s header off a long cross hit the back of the net, but the referee called the goal back for offsides.
Bastrop’s chances of a comeback seemed to take a hit when senior Juan Jaimes collected his second yellow card of the match, reducing the Bears to ten players. But the team rallied and applied more pressure to the Cougars, sending more players forward and forcing the Cougars to work to get the ball out of their penalty area.
In the end, the Cougars never hit their breaking point, and the Bears saw their season end on their home field.
“We have five seniors who won’t see this grass again,” Faires said. “They have a lot of reasons to have tears in their eyes right now.”

Staff photo by Eric Betts/ Bastrop’s Clayton Raemsch goes up for a header during the Bears bi-district playoff game with Connally Friday at Bear Field.

Connally 1, Bastrop 0
Connally 1 0 - 1
Bastrop 0 0 - 0

Goal: Chance Bryant
Record: Bastrop 17-6-1