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This past Tuesday the Terry Rangers Baseball team had tough district game against Victoria West on the diamond!
Check out the highlights from the game below!
TWCA's Anna Claire Usner
As Anna Claire Usner enters her senior season, she's embracing every moment -- playing not just to win, but to make lasting memories.
Usner reached State as a sophomore, but she’s not putting too much pressure on herself this time around.
“I’m not playing in college or anything,” she laughed. “Maybe I’ll join some intramurals. I do love the sport, though—it’s taught me so much.
"Tennis builds character and mental toughness. Your coach can’t pull you to the sideline and take you out of the game like in other sports. It’s all on you, and I love that.”
VYPE caught up with Usner for one last TWCA media day—let’s call it her exit interview.
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VYPE: What is the 'secret sauce' of TWCA?
Usner: "It's the teachers, the staff, the coaches. They're so invested in us as students. They truly care about our well-being and want the best for us."
VYPE: What's your favorite place to eat?
Usner: "I love Raising Cane's."
VYPE: What does the future hold for Anna Claire Usner?
Usner: "I know it's early, but I'm thinking about dermatology or becoming a physician's assistant."
VYPE: Your brother plays college golf at Texas A&M. What have you learned from him?
Usner: "I'm not as intense as he is, but his competitive nature has definitely rubbed off on me. It's made me more competitive in tennis, the classroom, and everyday life."
VYPE: What's your goal for this tennis season?
Usner: "I made it to State as a sophomore, but last year, I was so focused on grades and college applications that tennis took a back seat. I put a lot of pressure on myself in so many ways. As a senior, I just want to have fun and enjoy the season with my team."
We’ve reached the critical point of the UIL Soccer season, with teams across the state heading to Georgetown to compete for a state championship.
For the girls’ side, it doesn’t get much better than the 6A-Division I Final, where Coppell will face Lake Travis in what promises to be an entertaining clash of soccer powerhouses.
Under the leadership of third-year head coach Craig Able, Coppell enters the championship as the No. 2-ranked team in Texas (MaxPreps), with an impressive record of 21-2-3.
The Cowgirls have been tested throughout the season, particularly with a challenging district schedule that included tough opponents like Flower Mound, whom they defeated 1-0 in the State Semifinals. FM Marcus, who will play in the 6A-D2 Final, was also a part of that tough district lineup.
Coppell has continued to shine in the postseason, dispatching powerhouse teams like Keller (4-1) and, most recently, The Woodlands (3-0) in dominant fashion.
This marks their fourth appearance at the State Tournament, with their last state title coming in 2015 with a 3-0 victory over Highland Park.
The Cowgirls boast a roster full of standout athletes, many of whom are set to continue their careers at the collegiate level.
Senior forward Reagan Roberson, who leads the team with 25 goals, is committed to play at DBU. Other key contributors include defenders Monica Morales (WashU) and Neerali Kapadia (Rice), midfielder Summer Chen (Gonzaga), and senior goalkeeper Veronika Orzolek, who will play at the University of Central Lancashire in England.
With a strong mix of seasoned players, Coppell aims for its third state title.
On the other side of the field, Lake Travis enters the final with a 22-1-1 record, their only loss coming at the hands of Coppell (4-0) in the season opener on January 2nd.
The Cavaliers, led by coach William Maloney, have been nearly unstoppable since then, riding a 13-game winning streak into the championship game. In Friday's State Semifinal, they secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Seven Lakes to earn their spot in the title match.
This is Lake Travis’ fifth appearance at the State Tournament, but their first trip to the final since 2003. Though they have yet to capture a championship, there’s no time like the present.
Lake Travis is led by captains Breckyn Ferrell (junior midfielder, Colorado State commit) and Colette Whitsitt (senior goalkeeper, Trinity), two players who have anchored the team throughout the season. The Cavaliers also feature key contributors like midfielder Amelia Clark (junior) and defender Maya Ramirez (sophomore), both of whom have played pivotal roles in their team's success.
These two soccer giants will square off this Saturday at 4:00 PM at Birkelbach Field, with everything on the line as they vie for the 6A-Division I crown.
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