Lady Mavericks rally to reach state semifinals
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Anderson County’s Roxana Aguilar (38) controls the ball with a deft touch as a Gibbs defender closes in during the Lady Mavericks’ Region 2-2A championship match. Aguilar helped lead Anderson County’s offensive attack in the Lady Mavericks’ victory over the Lady Eagles. - Tony Cox
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Anderson County’s Lily Trent (23) battles a Gibbs defender for possession during the Lady Mavericks’ Region 2-2A championship match. Anderson County defeated Gibbs to claim the region title and advance to sectional play. - Tony Cox
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Anderson County’s Kate Swisher (10) battles a Gibbs defender for possession as she drives the ball upfield during the Lady Mavericks’ Region 2-2A championship match. - Tony Cox
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Anderson County’s Daniele Pack (13) rises to head the ball during the Lady Mavericks’ Region 2-2A championship match against Gibbs. - Tony Cox
Anderson County rallied from a two-goal deficit Tuesday, Oct. 27, to defeat Sycamore 3-2 in the TSSAA Class 2A girls soccer state quarterfinals in Chattanooga
Sycamore jumped ahead 2-0 in the opening five minutes on goals by Olivia Binkley and Baylee Baggett, both assisted by Cassidy Lane.
The Lady Mavericks answered when Roxanna Aguilar scored at the 13:34 mark, cutting the deficit to 2-1.
Delila Colby tied the game at 38:08 before Kate Swisher completed the comeback with the game-winning goal at 60:21.
Swisher was named the Prime Time Performer of the Game as Anderson County advanced to the state semifinals.
The Lady Mavericks will face South Gibson at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Baylor School in Chattanooga, with the winner advancing to the Class 2A state championship game.