Lake Highlands soccer vanquishes Richardson

Wildcats bounce back from earlier loss with 6-1 victory

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The Lake Highlands men's soccer team defeated Richardson 6-1 on Thursday at home. After falling behind early, the Wildcats scored six unanswered goals to secure the victory and get back on track after a previous loss to Irving Nimitz.

Why it matters

This win helps Lake Highlands maintain their position in the district standings and keeps them in contention for a playoff spot. The Wildcats have shown resilience in bouncing back from an earlier setback, demonstrating the team's ability to overcome adversity.

The details

Facing an early 1-0 deficit, the Wildcats' offense came alive with goals from Ivan Martinez, Brody Scott (2), Tray Willis, and Grant Volkmer. Martinez and Scott were the standout performers, with Martinez scoring twice and Scott adding two goals of his own. The Wildcats were able to take control of the game in the second half, scoring four unanswered goals to seal the victory.

  • The match was originally scheduled for Friday night but was moved up to Thursday.
  • Lake Highlands fell behind 1-0 just six minutes into the game.
  • The Wildcats scored the equalizer with 9:11 left in the first half.
  • Brody Scott put Lake Highlands ahead 2-1 with a free kick goal in the 36th minute.
  • Ivan Martinez scored the go-ahead goal just under two minutes into the second half.

The players

Brody Scott

A key player for the Lake Highlands Wildcats, scoring two goals in the victory.

Ivan Martinez

A senior leader for the Wildcats, Martinez scored two goals to help lead his team to the win.

Tim Guinnee

The head coach of the Lake Highlands men's soccer team, praised his players' resilience in bouncing back from the early deficit.

Jose Nunez

The Richardson Eagles player who scored the team's lone goal in the match.

Christopher Ramirez

The Richardson player who headed in the team's only goal off a corner kick.

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What they’re saying

“Their confidence in themselves is to be able to deal with adversities and going down a goal is an adversity. It's a long game; they stuck with it, they didn't go away from the game plan.”

— Tim Guinnee, Head Coach (advocatemag.com)

“(Martinez and Scott) are very special players. Ivan's a senior, so we'll definitely miss him next year. They let their play speak for themselves, so they don't have to worry about talking much. They're the leaders that get out and do it first.”

— Tim Guinnee, Head Coach (advocatemag.com)

What’s next

Lake Highlands will wrap up its regular season on the road against Irving on Tuesday, while Richardson will close out its season at home against Irving MacArthur.

The takeaway

This victory demonstrates the resilience and character of the Lake Highlands men's soccer team, as they were able to overcome an early deficit and dominate the game with a balanced offensive attack. The Wildcats' ability to bounce back from a previous setback shows their potential to make a deep playoff run.