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Palestine Wildcats fall to Lake Dallas Falcons in state semifinal
The No. 4-ranked Wildcats' season ends with a 2-1 loss to the Falcons.
Apr. 4, 2026 at 2:12pm
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The Palestine Wildcats, ranked No. 4 in the state, saw their season come to an end on Friday night with a 2-1 loss to the Lake Dallas Falcons in the state semifinal match at Lions Memorial Stadium in Ennis, Texas.
Why it matters
The Wildcats were one of the top-ranked high school soccer teams in Texas this season, making their semifinal appearance a significant achievement. However, they were unable to advance to the state championship game, ending their campaign just short of the ultimate goal.
The details
The Falcons scored two goals to the Wildcats' one, eliminating the highly ranked Palestine squad from the state tournament. The loss marks the end of the Wildcats' season, which had seen them advance deep into the playoffs.
- The state semifinal match took place on Friday, April 4, 2026.
The players
Palestine Wildcats
The high school soccer team from Palestine, Texas that was ranked No. 4 in the state this season.
Lake Dallas Falcons
The high school soccer team from Lake Dallas, Texas that defeated the Wildcats 2-1 in the state semifinal match.
The takeaway
The Wildcats' semifinal appearance was a strong showing for the program, but they ultimately fell short of their goal of reaching the state championship game. The loss marks the end of their season, but the team can take pride in their successful campaign that saw them advance deep into the playoffs.
