TEMPLE, TX — It was a high-octane evening at Brad Dusek Field on Thursday as the Lamar Middle School Lady Bearcats played host to the Travis Science Academy Lady Mustangs. In a unique matchup that saw 7th and 8th-grade squads combine forces, the two teams battled to a breathless 4-4 draw.

The story of the night was undoubtedly Lamar’s Juliett Shaw. In a display of pure clinical finishing, Shaw accounted for every bit of the Lady Bearcats' offense, finding the back of the net four times to keep her team in the hunt until the final whistle.

Match Highlights: A See-Saw Battle

From the opening kickoff, the pace was relentless. Travis Science Academy brought a balanced attack that tested the Lamar defense early and often, but they had no answer for Shaw’s breakaway speed and precision.
Lamar’s Offensive Engine: Juliett Shaw put on a clinic, navigating the Lady Mustangs' backline with ease.
Whether it was individual brilliance on the dribble or capitalizing on transition play, Shaw’s "quad-goal" performance electrified the home crowd.

A True Team Effort: While Shaw dominated the scoresheet, the combined 7th and 8th-grade rosters showed impressive chemistry, rotating players effectively to maintain intensity against a physical Travis side.

The Final Result: Both sides traded blows throughout the second half. Despite several late pushes from the Lady Bearcats to find a winner, the Lady Mustangs held firm, resulting in a hard-fought stalemate between the local rivals.

Season Finale on the Horizon

With the dust settled on the cross-town clash, the Lady Bearcats now turn their attention to the final match of the season.

Lamar will look to carry the momentum from Shaw’s scoring outburst into their season finale as they once again defend their home turf.

Opponent: Bonham Middle School Lady Bulldogs
Date: Wednesday, May 14
Location: Brad Dusek Field (Lamar Middle School Campus)
Kickoff: 5:00 PM

Fans are encouraged to come out and support the Lady Bearcats as they look to close out the year with a victory on home soil!