Greenville Lions secured a 2-1 victory over Forney in the Class 5A bi-district soccer playoff, with Caleb Salazar's game-winning goal propelling them to the area round.

The Big Picture

Greenville Lions, now 14-4-2, will face Longview next after Longview's 1-0 win against Huntsville, while Forney concluded their season at 10-9-2.

By the Numbers
  • Greenville Lions' top scorer Caleb Salazar scored the game-winning goal, tallying 31 goals this season.
  • Sergio Magdeleno and Kofi Eduful contributed goals for their respective teams in the playoff match.
State of Play
  • Caleb Salazar's crucial goal secured Greenville Lions' victory and tied Ian Miller's school record for most goals in a single season.
  • The Lion defense, led by Dante Morales, held Forney off the scoreboard until the late equalizer by Kofi Eduful.
  • Greenville Lions' strong fan support was noted for their passion and presence at the game.
Bottom Line

Greenville Lions retained their bi-district title with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Forney, advancing to the area round on Caleb Salazar's decisive goal, showcasing both talent and resilience.