Melissa, Texas -- Thursday night, March 30, 2023, Melissa Cardinals 7th grade soccer played the very first game of a new era against Piner Middle School from Sherman, TX. Cardinal Stadium hosted the event. Melissa dominated from the start to defeat Piner, 8-2. 

Melissa's Simon Balba (28) kicks a curve ball over players and into the corner of the net for a goal at Cardinal Stadium, Melissa, TX on March 30, 2023.

Cardinals Anthony Cruz (39) POWER kicks into the other corner of the net.

Melissa's Cohen LaCore (25) celebrates the Cruz kick and the LaCore assist at Cardinal Stadium in Melissa, TX on March 30, 2023.

photos by Buzz Cory of www.BuzzPhotos.com