Donna North may be peaking at the right time.
Playing a perennially strong La Joya Juarez-Lincoln squad, the Chiefs jumped out to a three-goal halftime lead en route to a 4-2 victory in their UIL Class 6A bi-district girls soccer match Friday at Donna North.
With the win, the Chiefs have now won five straight games after falling to district champion and Texas Girls Coaches Association state-raked Harlingen High, 3-2.
Senior Gabby Aviles scored twice while Nancy Espino and Kelly Alvarado also found the back of the net. It was the 176th career goal for Aviles, second all-time among Valley girls.
“I feel like we are working more as a team and all putting in 120%,” Aviles said. “Us seniors know that if we lose, that’s it so we’re all doing our best to motivate each other and just make sure we get the best out of our teammates.”
Donna North head coach Tony Garcia said the win was a testament to his team’s hard work and grind it out style of play.
“Glory be to God for his holy guidance this season and the credit goes to every single one of our girls for being resilient throughout our season,” an exuberant Garcia said in a text message. “We will continue playing one game at a time and represent Donna North High School in the area round of the state playoffs.”
Donna North will play San Antonio O’Connor, 9-0 winners over Laredo Nixon in their bi-district match, in the area round with details to be provided later.