Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Athens couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They took a 4-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Aubrey Chaparrals on Friday. While losing is never fun, Athens can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas soccer rankings (they are ranked 309th, while Aubrey are ranked 152nd).
Anna Stovall and Makenzie Gardner scored both of Athens' goals, bringing their combined season tally to 52 goals.
Hornets
| 03/28/25 vs Aubrey | 2-4 |
| 03/25/25 @ Spring Hill | 4-1 |
| 03/20/25 @ Pleasant Grove | 7-3 |
| 03/14/25 @ Brownsboro | 6-2 |
| 03/11/25 vs Bullard | 0-2 |
Athens moved to 14-7 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak. As for Aubrey, their victory was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 17-3.
Athens does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Aubrey, they will challenge Bullard on Tuesday. Bullard will roll in looking for their 21st straight win, something Aubrey surely won't give up without a fight.
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