Maidens hold off Lady Coyotes in playoff opener

Jacksonville defeats Anna 3-2 in Class 5A-II, Region II, Bi-District match

Mar. 22, 2026 at 3:21pm

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The Jacksonville Maidens defeated the Anna Lady Coyotes 3-2 in a Class 5A-II, Region II, Bi-District playoff match on Friday evening in Forney, Texas. The Maidens will now advance to face the No. 3-ranked Frisco Wakeland team in the Area round of the playoffs.

Why it matters

This victory keeps the Maidens' playoff run alive as they look to advance deeper into the postseason. The match against the highly-ranked Frisco Wakeland team will be a tough test for Jacksonville as they aim to continue their successful season.

The details

The Maidens were able to hold off a late push from the Lady Coyotes to secure the 3-2 victory. This sets up a matchup between Jacksonville and the No. 3-ranked Frisco Wakeland team in the next round of the Class 5A-II playoffs.

  • The match took place on Friday, March 22, 2026.
  • The Area round matchup against Frisco Wakeland is scheduled for 5:30 PM.

The players

Jacksonville Maidens

The high school girls' soccer team from Jacksonville, Texas that won their Bi-District playoff match.

Anna Lady Coyotes

The high school girls' soccer team from Anna, Texas that lost to Jacksonville in the Bi-District playoff match.

Frisco Wakeland

The No. 3-ranked high school girls' soccer team that will face Jacksonville in the Area round of the Class 5A-II playoffs.

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What’s next

The winner of the Jacksonville vs. Frisco Wakeland Area round match will advance to the Regional semifinals.

The takeaway

Jacksonville's victory over Anna keeps their playoff hopes alive as they now prepare to face one of the top-ranked teams in the state in Frisco Wakeland. The Maidens will need to bring their best effort to have a chance of pulling off the upset and continuing their postseason run.