Lady Red Mercy Rules Wichita South

Monica Vega's squad dominates in tournament play with high-powered offense

Apr. 3, 2026 at 11:19am

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An abstract, expressionist painting in vibrant neon colors depicting the dynamic movements and energy of a high-intensity soccer match, with players' forms dissolving into bold, gestural brushstrokes.The Lady Red's high-powered offense overwhelms Wichita South, setting the stage for a showdown in the Titan Classic finals.Wichita Today

The Lady Red soccer team from Wichita, Kansas earned a decisive mercy-rule victory over Wichita South in the second round of tournament play on Thursday. Led by standout performances from Lily Guy and Ashley Batista, the team scored early and often to take control of the game by halftime, resulting in the match being called due to the mercy rule.

Why it matters

The Lady Red's dominant win showcases their offensive firepower and ability to overwhelm opponents, setting them up as a team to watch as they advance deeper into the Titan Classic tournament. Their performance also highlights the growing strength of high school girls' soccer in the Wichita area.

The details

The Lady Red came out aggressively from the opening whistle, moving the ball well and capitalizing on scoring opportunities throughout the first half. Sophomore Lily Guy led the way with 5 goals, while fellow sophomore Ashley Batista added 4 goals of her own. Other key contributors included juniors Yvanna Rivera and Yuly Molina, as well as senior Jazlin Marquez.

  • The match took place on Thursday, April 3, 2026.
  • The Lady Red will face Winfield High in the final round of the Titan Classic on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 1:00pm.

The players

Monica Vega

The head coach of the Lady Red soccer team.

Lily Guy

A sophomore forward who scored 5 goals in the mercy-rule victory.

Ashley Batista

A sophomore forward who scored 4 goals in the match.

Yvanna Rivera

A junior midfielder who contributed an assist.

Yuly Molina

A junior midfielder who also recorded an assist.

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What they’re saying

“We came out with a lot of energy and really took it to them from the start. The girls were locked in and executed our game plan to perfection.”

— Monica Vega, Head Coach

What’s next

The Lady Red will face Winfield High in the final round of the Titan Classic on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 1:00pm.

The takeaway

The Lady Red's dominant performance showcases their offensive firepower and ability to overwhelm opponents, establishing them as a team to watch in the Titan Classic tournament. Their mercy-rule victory highlights the growing strength of high school girls' soccer in the Wichita area.