Jacksonville’s Lauren Wade.

TYLER LEGACY LADY RAIDERS

Head coach: Chris Woodard

Assistant coaches: Richard Bravo, Sara Hernandez and Maya Dossing

District: 10-6A (Mesquite, Mesquite Horn, North Forney, Rockwall, Rockwall-Heath, Royse City)

2023 record: 17-6-2

Returning varsity players: Megan Wilhite, Soph., defender … Kate Deatherage, Sr., defender … Lily Beckham, Jr., midfielder (13 goals, 15 assists) … Brianna Garcia, Jr., midfielder (9 goals, 7 assists) … Jenna Barnes … Reese Rowe … Mia Ledesma … Bella McNeil

Notable newcomers: Sydney Allen, Soph. … Joy Bryner … Melanie Martinez, Fr. … Alaia Privett

BROWNSBORO BEARETTES

Head coach: Jeremy Padilla (3rd year at Brownsboro, 14-16-4; 47-48-14 overall)

Assistant coach: Dalton Orr

District: 14-4A (Athens, Lindale, Bullard, Cumberland Academy, Chapel Hill, Van, Grand Saline)

2023 record: 7-10-3

Returning varsity players: Madison Hernandez, Sr., midfielder/forward (35 goals, 14 assists) … Zoey Hinton, Soph., forward (19 goals, 9 assists) … Victoria Guitierrez, Jr., midfielder/defender (3 goals, 2 assists) … Amber Barrios, Sr., midfielder (1 goal, 6 assists) … Zayra Borja-Saucedo, Sr., goalkeeper/midfielder (63 saves)

Notable newcomers: Mya Taylor, Sr. … Maite Suarez-Guzman, Fr.

Additional comments: “Last year was the first year in UIL for the Brownsboro Bearette soccer program and they proved they were up to the challenge. The Bearettes got better game after game and showed tremendous heart and grit during the season. The Bearettes will return 14 players from last year and will have multiple newcomers coming in to help our program grow. We are excited about this upcoming season and we are looking forward to competing for a playoff spot in this tough district.” — Padilla

BULLARD LADY PANTHERS

Head coach: Tiffany Cooksey (74-18-4 at Bullard; 99 wins overall)

Assistant coach: Philip Brooks

District: 14-4A (Athens, Lindale, Brownsboro, Cumberland Academy, Chapel Hill, Van, Grand Saline)

2023 record: 20-2-2

Returning varsity players: Niyah Gee, Soph., midfielder (26 goals, 9 assists) … Addy Cummings, Sr., forward (28 goals, 13 assists) … Rylie Jo Garner, Sr., midfielder (14 goals, 8 assists) … Paige Barrett, Soph., forward (23 goal, 19 assists) … Rylie Graul, Jr., midfielder (11 goals, 20 assists) … Ramzee Matejka, Jr., goalkeeper

Notable newcomers: Mollie Carlile, Fr., forward … Landrey Bighorse, Fr., defender … Conleigh Waldrop, Fr., defender

Additional comments: “I am really excited this year about the group I have. They are quite experienced, yet young and have several that have been playing together for a couple of years now. It’s a very moldable, versatile group of players that I will have fun experiencing new formations with.” — Cooksey

LINDALE LADY EAGLES

Head coach: Cody Bray (5th year at Lindale, 50-34-3)

Assistant coaches: Charity Lee and Sarah McGinn

District: 14-4A (Athens, Brownsboro, Bullard, Cumberland Academy, Chapel Hill, Van, Grand Saline)

2023 record: 20-5-3, area finalist

Returning varsity players: Kady Spears, Sr., midfielder (13 goals, 10 assists) … Hadlee Scott, Sr., midfielder (6 goals, 11 assists) … Clara Helvey, Jr., goalkeeper (11 shutouts) … Maddie Luwizhi, Sr., defender … Ashley Musson, Sr., defender … Macy Luster, Soph., forward … Macy Hodde, Soph., defender

Notable newcomers: Jaelynn Cocolan, Fr., forward … Jacky Ramirez, Jr., midfielder

Additional comments: “This year after the graduation of six starters, we have a young exciting group of talented players led by our senior midfielders Kady Spears and Hadlee Scott. We are hoping to build upon the previous year’s success and contend for a district championship.” — Bray

JACKSONVILLE FIGHTIN’ MAIDENS

Head coach: Colten McCown (7th year at Jacksonville)

Assistant coaches: Roy Alvarez and Sydney McDaniel

District: 16-4A (Hudson, Palestine Westwood, Madisonville, Crockett, Diboll, Palestine, Trinity)

2023 record: 25-2-1, regional semifinalist

Returning varsity players: Victoria Villanueva, Sr., forward … Evelyn Lara, Sr., forward … Jewel McCullough, Jr., forward … Arely Romero, Jr., forward … Lauren Wade, Soph., midfielder … Alexa Medellin, Soph., midfielder … Mariana Arredondo, Soph., midfielder … Clara Guillen, Jr., defender … Landry Harmel, Sr., defender … Ara Castillo, Jr., defender

Notable newcomers: Sophia Romero, Fr., midfielder … Jackie Badillo, Fr., midfielder

Additional comments: “We have a strong group of seniors who are pushing their team to reach high expectations this year. We had a great season last year but don’t want to rest on our laurels and hope to reach our full potential.” — McCown

PALESTINE WESTWOOD LADY PANTHERS

Head coach: Stan Kowalski (6th year at Westwood, 31-73-12)

Assistant coach: Edwin Miller

District: 16-4A (Hudson, Jacksonville, Madisonville, Crockett, Diboll, Palestine, Trinity)

2023 record: 9-8-6

Returning varsity players: Sara Ferretiz, Jr., midfielder (3 goals, 6 assists) … Jennifer Coronel, Sr., defender

Notable newcomers: Cryslyn Vela, Sr., forward … Addison Calzada, Soph., forward … Madelin Joslin, Jr., forward … Veronica Garza, Soph., midfielder … Elena Arriaga, Fr., forward … Josselin Lemus, Jr., goalkeeper … Brylee Mitchell, Jr., goalkeeper

Additional comments: “This year’s team is very young after losing 12 seniors, however, they have a great work ethic and drive and are developing an overall team-first mentality that will help us to be successful and competitive.” — Kowalski

BISHOP GORMAN LADY CRUSADERS

Head coach: Jose Carmona

District: TAPPS Division 3 District 2 (All Saints, Brook Hill, Prince of Peace, Coram Deo Academy, Dallas Christian, Dallas Lutheran, Lakehill Prep)

Returning players: Amalie Bender, Sr. … Sofia Claire Benedict, Sr. … Elaina Farrow, Jr. … Victoria Frank, Soph. … Isabelle Macedo, Jr. … Catherine McKnight, Sr. … Andrea Munoz, Jr. … Jennifer Natera, Sr. … Giselle Rios, Soph. … Margaret Robertson, Sr. … Christina Svesko, Sr. … Judith Valverde, Sr.

Notable newcomers: Abigail McDonald, Fr. … Anna Claire McKnight, Fr.

GRACE COMMUNITY LADY COUGARS

Head coach: Chris Hemphill (2nd year at Grace, 27-7-2)

Assistant coach: Emily Griffin

District: TAPPS Division 2 District 2 (Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep, Bishop Dunne, Brighter Horizons Academy, Coram Deo Academy, Legacy Christian Academy)

2023 record: 22-5-1, lost in first round of playoffs

Returning varsity players: Claire Stoermer, Sr., goalkeeper (11 goals allowed in 28 matches) … Elle Durham, Soph., forward (37 goal, 25 assists) … Addison Eli, Soph., midfielder (26 goals, 32 assists) … Cesa Sabillon, Soph., midfielder (15 goals, 20 assists)

Notable newcomers: Harper Miller, Fr., forward/midfielder … Addie Matthews, Fr., forward

Additional comments: “This year looks to be more of a reloading year than a rebuilding. We are returning most of our starters from last year, and though still a fairly young team, most of the girls have varsity experience, which will no doubt prove valuable.” — Hemphill