Torrez's named all-tournament

BEEVILLE - The Lady Wildcats’ (2-0-1) soccer team had to play in 30 degree temperatures in this past weekend’s Beeville tournament.

For many of the players, the key to success was trying to stay warm.

Weslaco East defeated Kingsville 4-1 in the consolation championship game on Saturday afternoon. In Friday’s tournament action, the Lady Wildcats fell short in a shootout against Corpus Christi Tuloso-Midway 2-1 in round 1, but shutout Palacious 5-0 in round 2.

“We got better as the tournament went on,” said Weslaco East head coach Adriel Martinez. “Weather was factor (during the tournament). We started playing well as we continued to play (and) we had (good) communication. We also had real good execution on our passing. We dominated every single game. Our defense did real good.”

Weslaco East’s Cassie Torrez and Claire Torrez were named all-tournament. Claire Torrez had two goals in the consolation championship game. Raelynn Villarreal and Delicia Ballesa each had a goal in their victory over Kingsville.

“We started (playing) quick (against Kingsville) and the intensity stayed at a good level,” Martinez said. “We are starting to come together as a team. We have had about 7 injuries and it’s my main concern. We want to stay away from injuries.”

In other action, the Lady Panthers (3-0-0) took the girls Valley View tournament title on Friday evening by defeating Mercedes 1-0.

On its way to the title, Weslaco High knocked out Valley View 1-0 and Progreso 3-0.

Cynthia Calzada was named one of the three Golden Boot awards of the tourney.

Weslaco High head coach David Cordero could not be reached for comment.