Wakeland Advances to Semifinals on PKs

0:00Friscoll Wakeland punched their ticket to their 10 states semi-final in program history by edging out Lucas Lovejoy, 3-2 in penalty kicks. The Class 5A showdown at the star in Frisco ended in a one-all draw-through regulation and two 10-minute overtime periods. The Wolverines improved to 21 wins, one loss, and three ties, while Lovejoy sets at 18 wins, four losses, and three ties. Lovejoy struck first in the opening half on a free kick goal, but Wakeland evened it up after the break to force extras. Fans were on the edge of their seats as neither side could break through an overtime, leading straight to the shootout drama. Wakeland converted all three of their kicks perfectly, while Lovejoy nailed two but missed the chance to advance. Now the Wolverines gear up to face the winner between Mansfield Legacy and Longview in the semis. They're chasing their first state title since 2016, and just their third overall, keeping the momentum alive in this playoff run. I'm Corey with The Story, and you've been listening to Dallas News Today, AI-powered