Girls soccer: Creekview gearing up for rematch with Highland Park

Creekview's girls soccer team earned chance after chance Feb. 26 in a District 20-4A contest against The Colony.

But each time, Lady Cougars' goalie Taylor Erwin came up with the stop.

The result was a scoreless draw the kept the Lady Mustangs (2-1-1) even in the loss column with the Lady Cougars (3-1-1) as the teams enter the second half of district competition. Currently The Colony has one more match under its belt as a result of the five-team district which gives each squad a bye.

"It was a very physical match," said Heather Medlen, Creekview head coach. "We played well on both sides and had our opportunities. We worked very hard to generate chances, we just couldn't put one in. They had a very strong keeper and to be honest, there wasn't a whole lot else we could do. She was making great saves.

"I'm happy we got a draw, but it's a little upsetting to get a shutout and only earn get a tie because we played so hard."

On the defensive end, Medlen credited McKeznie Wilson for her ability to mark The Colony's top forward.

"She's a very quick skill player and McKenzie shut her down," she said. "She didn't let her get off anything cleanly and kept her out of the game with her physicality."

Goalie Alyssa Palacios also contributed a key save down the stretch when she punched out a cross to preserve the shutout.

Creekview hosted Smith Tuesday (results not available as of press time) before going on the road against Highland Park at 7 p.m. Friday. The team then has a slight break before resuming district March 19 against Little Elm.

"We know what we have to do against Smith," Medlen said. "And we're pumped up for Highland Park and The Colony down the road. The girls know they can win and I believe we can win. Hopefully this last stretch will catapult us into the playoffs."

In their first matchup, the Lady Mustangs came up short against defending state champ Highland Park, 1-0.

"It was 0-0 until the 70th minute," Medlen added. "We had chances. I can't tell you how many times we hit the post. We actually dominated the match at times and had control. And they had good stretches too. It was back-and-forth."

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