Victoria, TX -Lady Rams battled Houston-Victoria to a 2-2 draw on Thursday in an evenly-matched soccer showdown. The game, held at Victoria's The Cage stadium, showcased both the offensive and defensive prowess of the two teams.

Houston-Victoria seized the lead in the first half, as Clara Strand found the back of the net at 34:36, assisted by Trine Stenderup-Jorg. The home team's offense capitalized on opportunities, maintaining pressure on the Texas Wesleyan defense. However, Texas Wesleyan retaliated in the second half, with Gracie Spradley notching a goal at 64:58, assisted by Cat Jasso, leveling the score.

Undeterred, Houston-Victoria regained the lead when Kaydee Cox scored at 68:12, assisted by Estelle Flanagan and Trine Stenderup-Jorg. But the Texas Wesleyan offense showcased resilience, as Mikayla Trevino struck a crucial goal at 89:56, with an assist by Kiki Molinar, ensuring a hard-fought tie.

Both teams displayed their offensive capabilities through skillful shots and strategic plays. Texas Wesleyan recorded 11 shots (6 on goal), while Houston-Victoria fired 13 shots (9 on goal). The goalkeepers, Milan Carroll for Texas Wesleyan and Hayli Nichols for Houston-Victoria, made notable saves, with Carroll stopping seven shots and Nichols deflecting 4.

The defensive efforts were also evident in the game. Texas Wesleyan managed four fouls, while Houston-Victoria committed 13 fouls. Despite the intensity, only two players received yellow cards – Madisyn McCarty from Houston-Victoria and Lexi Boyd from Texas Wesleyan.

The match showcased an intense struggle for dominance, with both teams exhibiting resilience and a solid commitment to offensive and defensive play. The 2-2 draw reflected the balanced competition and skillful execution of strategies by both the Lady Rams and Houston-Victoria on the soccer field.