CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — "It's the little things that lead to big things." That sentiment rings true for the Collierville High School Lady Dragons soccer squad. From day one, the team has consistently embraced Head Coach Gareth Munro's game plan, showing unwavering commitment and focus.
Their attention to detail is evident in every aspect of play—crisp passing, disciplined defensive positioning, and a relentless offensive mindset. On the field, communication is constant, with players actively supporting and guiding one another.
Add in accountability and a positive attitude, and you have a team that exemplifies what it means to play with a purpose. The Lady Dragons are not just playing soccer—they're building something special, one detail at a time.
On a misty Tuesday morning at the Baylor School consider the above delivered, the Collierville High School Lady Dragons Soccer team had that type of a performance in the 2025 TSSAA Class AAA State Championship Quarterfinals, defeating the Siegel Stars 4-0.
Collierville wasted no time asserting control, with Ava Beyl striking just over two minutes into the match to give the Dragons an early lead. Moments later, Kaitlyn Lewis added to the momentum with a chip shot from five yards out. At the 30-minute mark, Lewis connected with Piper Williams, who buried the ball in the back of the net to extend the lead to 3-0. That would remain the score heading into halftime as the Dragons offense went what seemed to be clock management mode - keeping things simple.
Williams wasn’t done though. Less than five minutes into the second half, she scored her second goal of the match, sealing the Dragons’ dominant offensive display.
From there, it was all defensive focus. Despite a pair of attacking efforts from Siegel, goalkeepers Genesis Morales and Rebekah Skinner stood tall, combining for a clean sheet — the team’s ninth shutout of the season.
With the win, Collierville remains undefeated in 2025, improving to 15-0-1. The Lady Dragons will face Houston (15-5-2) in the state semifinals on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. EST.
Rain or shine - it's certain the team will have a purpose.
