Lions seize control of District 5-4A soccer race with 3-2 victory at Stephenville

Brownwood Lions extend unbeaten streak to 8 matches with comeback win over Stephenville Honeybees

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The Brownwood Lions sit alone atop the District 5-4A boys soccer standings after a 3-2 road victory over the Stephenville Honeybees. Trailing 1-0 at halftime, the Lions scored three unanswered goals in the second half to take a 3-1 lead before Stephenville scored late to make it 3-2, but Brownwood held on for the win.

Why it matters

The victory puts the Lions in control of the District 5-4A race at the midway point of the season. Brownwood, who finished 4th in the district last year, is now unbeaten in 8 matches and sits alone atop the league standings.

The details

After trailing 1-0 at halftime, the Lions scored three straight goals in the second half to take a 3-1 lead. Jonathan Skrhak evened the score with a bicycle kick, Aiden Jimenez scored on a header assisted by Skrhak, and Alex Vaquera added an insurance goal on a header assisted by Jermiah Chacon. Stephenville scored late to make it 3-2, but Brownwood held on for the victory.

  • The Lions and Honeybees were playing at the midway point of the District 5-4A boys soccer schedule.
  • Brownwood extended its unbeaten streak to 8 matches with the victory.

The players

Jonathan Skrhak

A Brownwood Lions player who scored the equalizing goal with a bicycle kick and assisted on another goal.

Aiden Jimenez

A Brownwood Lions player who scored the go-ahead goal on a header assisted by Skrhak.

Alex Vaquera

A Brownwood Lions player who scored an insurance goal on a header assisted by Jermiah Chacon.

Michael Westerman

The head coach of the Brownwood Lions.

Stephenville Honeybees

The opposing team that Brownwood defeated 3-2.

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What they’re saying

“We went down 1-0 at half and it took us a bit to adjust. We started the second half on the upper hand with a lot of intensity and purpose.”

— Michael Westerman, Lions head coach (brownwoodnews.com)

“Jonathan Skrhak changed the tempo of the game after he scored a bicycle kick from the top of the 18-yard box. Skrhak was also able to find the head of Aiden Jimenez from a cross down the left side. Shortly after, Jermiah found Alex Vaquera's head from a free kick set piece to push the lead to 3-1.”

— Michael Westerman, Lions head coach (brownwoodnews.com)

“With five minutes remaining Stephenville found the back of the net to chip away the lead to 3-2. The game became scrappy and but our boys stayed composed, stayed together and were able to secure the victory.”

— Michael Westerman, Lions head coach (brownwoodnews.com)

What’s next

The Lions open the second half of district action at home against Lampasas at 7 p.m. Friday. Brownwood won the first meeting between the two teams in Lampasas, 2-1, on Feb. 3.

The takeaway

The Brownwood Lions have seized control of the District 5-4A soccer race with their comeback victory over Stephenville, extending their unbeaten streak to 8 matches. This win puts them in prime position to secure a top finish in the district standings after finishing 4th last year.