Jan 31, 2011

Rory Herterich scored the game-winning goal with just over a minute remaining in the match as the Hallsville Bobcats defeated Tyler Lee 2-1 to claim first place in the Maverick Winter Cup on Saturday. The Bobcats won the tournament championship after taking 34 out of 40 possible points. Hallsville was the only team in the event to win all four of its matches. Against Tyler Lee, Lane Hardin scored his seventh goal of the tournament. Defensive standouts for Hallsville were Arturo Rodriguez and goalkeeper Bode Barber, who finished with eight saves. Anchoring the midfield for the Bobcats were Seth Krider and Austin Lightle. Named to the all-tournament team were Hardin, Rodriguez and Lightle. Hallsville visits Jacksonville on Tuesday, with district play starting next Tuesday when the Bobcats host Kilgore.