Tonganoxie, KS — Today’s match was a tough one for our team, ending in an 0-8 loss against a very skilled Topeka squad. Despite the scoreline, there were moments that highlighted our potential and areas for growth. In the first half, we fell behind 0-2. Our defense struggled to contain their forwards, crosses, and we had some miscommunications that led to two easy goals for them. However, I was proud of the resilience the team showed. We had several opportunities to respond; our forwards created good chances, but we just couldn’t find the back of the net. Unfortunately, in the second half, we couldn’t find our rhythm. Topeka capitalized on our defensive lapses, scoring six more goals. It was a hard lesson in maintaining concentration and discipline throughout the entire match. Despite the loss, I saw glimpses of determination and skill that we can build on. We need to work on our finishing in training and tighten our defensive structure. Every setback is an opportunity to learn, and I believe in this team’s ability to bounce back. We’ll regroup, refocus, and come out stronger in our next match.