SAN JUAN — The Sharyland High Rattlers boys soccer team defeated PSJA Southwest Javelinas 2-1 on Friday.
After coming into the second period down by one, the Rattlers converted off a penalty kick that helped turn the momentum of the game in their favor.
Sharyland extended its win streak to 6-0 and remain the only undefeated team in District 31-5A.
“ It was a tough game with a very good opponent and they gave it their all, and we did the same thing,” Sharyland head coach Reveriano Hernandez said.
Sharyland High’s Derek Garza connected off the penalty kick to tie the game in the second period during the 19th minute.
“ We had to dig a little deeper tonight,” Hernandez said. “I like the way the guys reacted and were able to score in the end.”
Sharyland High’s Marcelo Ancer scored for the Rattlers in the 16th minute to lift the club to its 2-1 lead.
The Rattlers held off the Javelinas last stand closing off the gaps on their way to win.
PSJA Southwest’s Brandon Tamayo lifted the Javelinas to its 1-0 lead in the first period.
Tamayo scored off a deflected shot on goal by his teammate to take the early lead.
The Javelinas held on to the lead heading into halftime with the help of goalkeeper Hugo Ramirez, a senior who waved off multiple shots on goal to help keep the lead heading into the midway point of the contest.
The Javelinas are 4-2 in district.
RATTLER GIRLS WIN, IMPROVE TO 4-0
Sharyland High’s Chloe Ribera scored the Rattlers first of four goals on their way to defeating PSJA Southwest’s Javelinas 4-0 in their contest Friday.
Ribera scored her second goal in the second period.
Teammate Xochitl Nguma scored two goals to help lift the Rattlers to their victory.
“ They played through, they were very aggressive, well coached,” Sharyland High head coach Mario Ribera said. “We were lucky to get a goal early in the game and it gave us a lot of confidence to move the ball.”
The Rattlers are 6-0 in district and 24-1-2 on the season.
The Javelinas are 1-4-1 in district.