Greenwood girls soccer chasing history in regional final vs. Godley

Rangerettes aim to reach state tournament for first time in program's 5-year history

Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:11pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the action and energy of a girls soccer match, with overlapping planes of green, blue, and white shapes representing the players, ball, and field.Greenwood's young, determined squad fights for a historic state tournament berth against a formidable Godley team.Midland Today

The Greenwood girls soccer team is set to face Godley in the Region I-4A Division II final, with the winner advancing to the state semifinals. Greenwood is making its first-ever appearance in the regional final, led by standout forward Emily Jones, who has 40 goals this season. The Rangerettes have relied on a stingy defense that has recorded 15 shutouts, but will be tested against a Godley team that has also been strong defensively with 21 shutouts.

Why it matters

This game represents a historic opportunity for the young Greenwood program, which is seeking its first-ever state tournament berth in just its fifth year of existence. A win would be a major milestone for the team and the community, showcasing the rapid development of the program under coach Noe Cerezo.

The details

Greenwood (18-2-6) advanced to the regional final with a 2-0 win over Brownwood in the semifinals, led by two more goals from Emily Jones. The Rangerettes' defense, anchored by a young backline, has been the key to their success, recording 15 shutouts this season. Godley (23-3) reached the final with a 1-0 win over Graham, continuing its strong defensive play with 21 shutouts on the year. The Wildcats have also won six straight games, including a pair of one-goal victories in the playoffs.

  • The regional final will be played on Tuesday, March 30, 2026 at 6 p.m. in Abilene's Shotwell Stadium.
  • Greenwood is making its first-ever appearance in the regional final in the program's 5-year history.

The players

Noe Cerezo

The head coach of the Greenwood girls soccer team, guiding the Rangerettes to their first-ever regional final appearance.

Emily Jones

Greenwood's standout forward who has scored 40 goals this season, leading the Rangerettes' offense.

Farrah Fortner

Greenwood's goalkeeper, who has been a key part of the team's stingy defense that has recorded 15 shutouts.

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What they’re saying

“'A couple of years, this team got to the regional semifinals and they got beat by San Elizario. Now that the kids got over that hump and are doing it, I think it should be amazing for them to know that they can do it. If we win one more, we will get to the state tournament and that's something that we all want. That would be amazing because they would deserve it.'”

— Noe Cerezo, Greenwood girls soccer coach

“'Our defense has been carrying us, but we've been playing against some real good forwards. They had a forward who was like everywhere and we had to double mark her just so she wouldn't find the space. Defensively, we did good. We have some young people in the back. We have one freshman, two sophomores and one junior in the back and they take care of business.'”

— Noe Cerezo, Greenwood girls soccer coach

“'She's taking us home. She actually had some real good passes from Brooke (Rogers), and the second came from Ella (Cook).'”

— Noe Cerezo, Greenwood girls soccer coach

What’s next

The winner of the Greenwood-Godley regional final will face either Aubrey or Sunnyvale in the state semifinal.

The takeaway

Greenwood's historic run to the regional final showcases the rapid development of the young program under coach Noe Cerezo. Led by standout forward Emily Jones and a stingy defense, the Rangerettes have a chance to make school history by reaching the state tournament for the first time.