Soccer

Kilgore's Jorge Aleman and Jacksonville goalkeeper Davy Smith leap simultaneously in battle at Henderson ISD Lions Stadium. Kilgore defeated Jacksonville in the tightest of tight ones, 1-0, in the third round of the UIL Class 4A soccer playoffs Tuesday night. Jacksonville's season ends at 22-5-1, the number one team in the state out of the playoffs. Kilgore advances to the UIL Region II Tournament in Tyler at CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium on Friday. They'll meet Wilmer-Hutchins at 11 a.m. (Photo by DENNIS JACOBS - ETBLITZ.COM)

OH, YEAH! | Kilgore outlasts Jacksonville in soccer playoff thriller; headed to regionals Friday

Mitch Lucas 1 year ago

Kilgore's Jordy Velasquez (8) pushes the ball upfield against Lindale, in last Thursday's second-round playoff win. Kilgore (22-2-2) faces Jacksonville (22-4-1) Tuesday night in Henderson, a 7:30 p.m. start, with the winner taking a spot in the UIL Region II Tournament this weekend in Tyler. (Photo by DENNIS JACOBS - ETBLITZ.COM)

KILGORE, J’VILLE SOCCER PLAYOFF TONIGHT | Winner goes to regionals; season ends for the loser

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Kilgore's Jaime Vasquez (3) puts the ball past Lindale's keeper on Thursday night at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium in a UIL 4A second, or area, round playoff game. Kilgore won, 3-2, and advances to play the winner of Jacksonville and Athens in round three. (Photo by DENNIS JACOBS)

A SPLIT DECISION FOR KILGORE | Lady ‘Dogs lose to Bullard; ‘Dogs get by Lindale on to round three

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Kilgore freshman Christian Cedillo (foreground) put it in the net twice against Tatum and had an assist in that game in the final full week of the regular season. But it's playoff time now, though, and both Kilgore teams are home Tuesday night against Lufkin Hudson. The Lady Bulldogs will face Hudson at 5:30, the boys to follow, with the Hi-Steppers performing at halftime of one game, and a scrimmage by Kilgore Soccer Association players at the other. (Photo courtesy of KILGORE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER)

PLAYOFF TIME | Kilgore soccer teams both host Hudson Tuesday night

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ANYBODY WANNA SEE SOME SOCCER PICS? | Dennis Jacobs’ gallery from Kilgore-Tatum, boys & girls

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LADY ‘DOGS WIN | …and then thank trainer Fry

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Kilgore catcher Joe Hendrickson (right) tries to make a tag on a GIlmer runner during a game on Tuesday at Driller Park in Kilgore. (Photo by DENNIS JACOBS - ETBLITZ.COM)

WEATHER MOVES KHS-HENDERSON | Forces change to date, site of district game

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Kilgore's Elizabeth Beason (11) outruns Carthage's Cyara Davis (5). KHS defeated Carthage, 4-1, on Tuesday at both sites: in the girls game at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium in Kilgore, and at Carthage in the varsity boys game. Both Kilgore teams host Tatum on Friday, beginning with the boys JV game at 10 a.m. (Photo by DENNIS JACOBS - ETBLITZ.COM)

SOCCER SWEEP! | Kilgore soccer teams (all of ’em) sweep Carthage; at home vs. Tatum Friday A.M.

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KHS, LIONS SPLIT IN SOCCER | Lady Lions take girls win; ‘Dogs win in Hendo-land

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Kilgore's Jobani Chavez (15) looks to pass the ball. Chavez and the Bulldogs will go to Henderson Tuesday night to face the Lions in a big District 15-4A matchup; Kilgore's Lady Bulldogs will host Henderson in a huge matchup here at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium. (Photo by ALEX NABOR - ETBLITZ.COM)

KHS, HENDERSON SOCCER FACE-OFF TUESDAY | Kilgore comes off sweep of Tenaha on Friday

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Kilgore senior Leo Yzaguirre (6, foreground) scored a solo goal and had an assist in this game Tuesday night at New Diana. Kilgore won, 7-0, and prior to that, the Lady Bulldogs also won, 7-0. (Photo by JOVANNY CERVANTES - Special to ETBLITZ.COM)

SEVEN-UP! | Kilgore soccer teams shut out New Diana, both 7-0 scores

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Kilgore's Jerson Avelar Flores (23) takes a shot on goal against Sabine Saturday morning at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium in Kilgore. The Bulldogs beat Sabine, 2-0, but it was super close, as Kilgore scored twice in the final 8:10 of the game in District 15-4A play. (Photo by ALEX NABOR - ETBLITZ.COM)

KILGORE TOPS SABINE LATE, 2-0 | Lady ‘Dogs get win at Sabine on Friday

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