{"id":216506,"date":"2026-03-23T12:41:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T12:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/216506\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T12:41:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T12:41:06","slug":"southlake-carroll-has-undefeated-boys-girls-soccer-teams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/216506\/","title":{"rendered":"Southlake Carroll has undefeated boys, girls soccer teams"},"content":{"rendered":"

FORT WORTH<\/p>\n

Southlake Carroll boys and girls soccer tends to have some of the Fort Worth area\u2019s heaviest hitters in Class 6A, and the 2026 season has been no exception.<\/p>\n

Neither squad has lost this season, and both seized bi-district round victories<\/a> over Mansfield Legacy on Friday at Crowley ISD Stadium. The Carroll girls (23-0-1) won 9-1, while the boys (15-0-8) won 3-1.<\/p>\n

\"Southlake Southlake Carroll\u2019s John Skiermont, left, and Sydney Martin attack the ball in a bi-district round soccer playoff game at Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, Friday, March 20, 2026. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram <\/p>\n

In the Class 6A Division II area round, the Carroll boys will face El Paso Montwood at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Lubbock Cooper Stadium. The girls will face Wolfforth Frenship at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Abilene Christian University.<\/p>\n

Southlake Carroll girls aim to avenge loss<\/p>\n

When a team has been to the regional finals 13 times, it\u2019s safe to say the program has a very strong history of success. The Carroll girls have won three titles, with the latest in 2022, and are led by head coach Matt Colvin, who has over 500 career victories.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt starts with the community,\u201d Colvin said. \u201cDoesn\u2019t matter what sport it is \u2014 our community supports it. And we\u2019re blessed to have unbelievable talent come through.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Southlake Southlake Carroll defender Ava Sexton congratulates midfielder Maura Hayes after she scored during the second half of a UIL bi-district round soccer playoff game at Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday, March 20, 2026. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram <\/p>\n

In recent years, the Dragons have been dominant, winning five consecutive district titles. The 2026 regular season was one of their strongest yet, with a 16-0 district record and a No. 2 Class 6A state ranking from the Texas Girls Coaches Association.<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cI think this group really trusts each other,\u201d Colvin said. \u201cAnd they understand that if they want to reach their ultimate goal, it has to be together. And not just a player doing it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Southlake Southlake Carroll head coach Matt Colvin gestures to a player as his team plays Mansfield Legacy in a UIL bi-district round soccer playoff game at Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday, March 20, 2026. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram <\/p>\n

The team has a ton of momentum, but so did last year\u2019s squad \u2014 the 2025 season came to a sudden end with a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to Wolfforth Frenship in the area round. One year later, the Dragons will face Frenship again, and Colvin said he wants to focus on the aspects of the game the team can control.<\/p>\n

Part of that is executing the defensive game plan. The team has scored 124 goals while conceding only four. Colvin said he preaches the importance of transitioning to defense; the last goal allowed was Feb. 6 against Keller Central.<\/p>\n

\"Mansfield Mansfield Legacy forward Madeline Guzman and Southlake Carroll midfielder Payton Hayes battle for control during the second half of a UIL bi-district round soccer playoff game at Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday, March 20, 2026. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram <\/p>\n

Players leading the charge include senior Peyton Hayes, who is an all-around contributor with 37 goals this season. In the bi-district round against Legacy, she scored four goals.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe tore her ACL her sophomore year,\u201d Colvin said. \u201cAnd then she got newcomer of the year. Now she is a leader in the area in assists, and she is up there in goals. \u2026 She is an unbelievable teammate and a great leader. Everyone respects her on the field. \u2026 She is a player who knows how to incorporate everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

Another top player is Caroline Holcomb, who also has a strong mix of abilities. Colvin said she is a dynamic athlete with great pace who can get behind the defense and win one-on-ones.<\/p>\n

\"Southlake Southlake Carroll forward Caroline Holcombe brings the ball down the pitch ahead of Mansfield Legacy defender Bella Baker during the second half of a UIL bi-district round soccer playoff game at Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday, March 20, 2026. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram <\/p>\n

Holcomb and Hayes are two of many who power Carroll\u2019s success. Colvin emphasized the importance of teamwork moving forward. The program\u2019s last state title came in 2022.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s about playing our game,\u201d Hayes said. \u201cKeeping the ball on the ground, talking to each other, and remembering the foundation of what we stand for and what we believe in. \u2026 We have to take it one game at a time. We always talk about 200 feet. And just hitting each goal along the road.\u201d<\/p>\n

Carroll boys aim to be contenders<\/p>\n

Southlake Carroll made a run to the regional finals last season, getting close to its first boys soccer state title since 2011 and third in program history.<\/p>\n

The team has been improving under head coach Chris Padilla, and this season has arguably been his best yet, with the team winning a district title without a loss. They\u2019re the sole undefeated Fort Worth-area Class 6A program and have potential for another deep run.<\/p>\n

\"Southlake Southlake Carroll head coach Chris Padilla walks back to the bench after checking on an injured player as his team plays Mansfield Legacy at Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday, March 20, 2026. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram <\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a group that loves each other,\u201d Padilla said. \u201cThey have a really strong bond and a relationship. When you get into the playoffs, everyone is good at soccer. Everyone is technical. Everyone understands the game. But the teams that make deep runs are the ones with really strong bonds.\u201d<\/p>\n

Although Carroll has earned the undefeated label, the team does have eight ties. Although those games didn\u2019t have the ideal outcome, they do show that the team can fight in close games.<\/p>\n

\u201cSome of those games we fought our way back after being down,\u201d Padilla said. \u201cSome came down to conceding goals late. But either way, they are lessons that allow us to be prepared for these moments in the postseason.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Southlake Southlake Carroll\u2019s Cole Swett kicks the ball between Mansfield Legacy midfielders Zavier Green and Luke Lenamond during the first half of a UIL bi-district round soccer playoff game at Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday, March 20, 2026. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram <\/p>\n

Against Legacy, they were led by Jad Shehadeh, who tallied two goals to bring his total to 23 on the season. Offensively, he has led the charge.<\/p>\n

Another key player to watch is John Skiermont, who has scored 20 goals this season. Padilla called him a dynamic, exceptional athlete with strong breakaway speed and a good first touch.<\/p>\n

\"Southlake Southlake Carroll\u2019s John Skiermont celebrates his goal against Mansfield Legacy during the second half of a UIL bi-district round soccer playoff game at Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday, March 20, 2026. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram <\/p>\n

With Montwood on deck, Padilla wants to see his defense tighten things up \u2014 the goal is always a clean sheet. But at the end of the day, he said, surviving and advancing in any way possible is the main focus.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need to control the controllables and make sure we don\u2019t lose our heads when we face adversity,\u201d Skiermont said.<\/p>\n

\"Southlake Southlake Carroll\u2019s John Skiermont and Mansfield Legacy forward Jeremiah Kieffer go after the ball during the second half of a UIL bi-district round soccer playoff game at Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday, March 20, 2026. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram <\/p>\n

With district titles, both teams will help Carroll in its quest for the Class 6A Lone Star Cup<\/a>, awarded to Texas\u2019 top-performing school in district and state championships. As of March 20, Carroll sits in first place with 96 points.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s the parents and the community,\u201d Padilla said. \u201cIt\u2019s having a group that is bought in, and wants to see our athletes be successful. From kindergarten Dragons to here, there is a lot of pride at this school, and it just makes Southlake special.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Southlake Southlake Carroll\u2019s Jad Shehadeh kicks the ball between Mansfield Legacy midfielder Joseph Murillo and defender Alan Mendiola during the first half of a UIL bi-district round soccer playoff game at Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday, March 20, 2026. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram \"Southlake Southlake Carroll midfielder Macie Colvin drives the ball ahead of Mansfield Legacy forward Daisy Carew during the second half of a UIL bi-district round soccer playoff game at Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday, March 20, 2026. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram \"Southlake Southlake Carroll\u2019s Cole Swett kicks the ball into the chest of Mansfield Legacy midfielder Luke Lenamond during the second half of a UIL bi-district round soccer playoff game at Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday, March 20, 2026. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram \"Mansfield Mansfield Legacy defender Baylie Stanton (6) defends the net against Southlake Carroll forward Mariana Auns during the second half of a UIL bi-district round soccer playoff game at Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday, March 20, 2026. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram \"Southlake Southlake Carroll\u2019s Lucas Bollon dribbles the ball ahead of Mansfield Legacy defender Josiah Yorke during the first half of a UIL bi-district round soccer playoff game at Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday, March 20, 2026. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram \"Southlake Southlake Carroll midfielder Macie Colvin, midfielder Audrey Anderson (5) and forward Tori Stovall celebrate after Anderson scored during the second half of a UIL bi-district round soccer playoff game at Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday, March 20, 2026. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram \"Southlake Southlake Carroll\u2019s Graham Buete and Mansfield Legacy\u2019s Wahab Emmanuel work the middle of the pitch during the first half of a UIL bi-district round soccer playoff game at Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday, March 20, 2026. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram \"Southlake Southlake Carroll\u2019s Josh Dyer (18) keeps the ball out in front against Mansfield Legacy during the first half of a UIL bi-district round soccer playoff game at Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday, March 20, 2026. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram \"Southlake Southlake Carroll keeper Graham Byrne stops a shot from Mansfield Legacy during the second half of a UIL bi-district round soccer playoff game at Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday, March 20, 2026. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram <\/p>\n


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Charles Baggarly<\/a><\/p>\n

Fort Worth Star-Telegram<\/p>\n

Charles Baggarly is a high school sports editor and reporter for the Fort Worth Star Telegram. He graduated from TCU in 2023 with a bachelor\u2019s degree in journalism and served as TCU 360\u2019s sports editor. Connect with Charles on Twitter or via email.\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"FORT WORTH Southlake Carroll boys and girls soccer tends to have some of the Fort Worth area\u2019s heaviest…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":216507,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[84497,116,118,117,53479,84496,83878],"class_list":["post-216506","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-fort-worth","tag-dragon-soccer","tag-fort-worth","tag-fort-worth-headlines","tag-fort-worth-news","tag-high-school-soccer","tag-southlake-carroll-soccer","tag-texas-soccer"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/216506","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=216506"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/216506\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/216507"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=216506"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=216506"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=216506"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}