🏒 McKinney Varsity Gold Stays Hot with 4-2 Win over Southlake Carroll
Dominant Third Period Secures the Victory 🔥
McKinney came out strong in this exciting matchup, opening the scoring midway through the first period as James Gentile III (#4) buried an even-strength goal, assisted by Matthew Schmalzried (#41) and Carter Watne (#34) to give the squad an early lead. 💥
After a scoreless second, the third period was all McKinney:
🥅 13:33 – Gentile III scored again (2-0), with assists from Tate Cakir (#22) and Jared Paz (#28).
⚡ 11:26 – Power Play Goal: Paz capitalized with assists from Cakir and Schmalzried to extend the lead to 3-0.
🚀 5:57 – Even Strength: Paz struck again, thanks to Cakir, pushing the score to 4-0!
Though Southlake Carroll responded with two late power play goals, McKinney’s strong two-way play locked down the 4-2 win. 💪
🧱 McKinney-VG Goalie Performance #29 Andrew Demma
Result: Win (W)Shots Against (SA): 30
Goals Against (GA): 2
Saves (Sv): 28
Save Percentage (Sv%): .933
🚨 Shot Count and Defensive Dominance
McKinney peppered Southlake Carroll with 45 shots, while only allowing 30. That pressure paid off on the scoreboard and kept momentum on their side the entire game. The team’s structured defense and aggressive forecheck kept Southlake’s offense at bay.
⭐ Players of the Game
🧊 James Gentile III (#4): 2 goals, leading the team in scoring and setting the tone.
⚡ Jared Paz (#28): 2 clutch goals in the third—one on the power play, one even strength.
🎯 Tate Cakir (#22): 3 assists, quarterbacking the offense and playmaking with precision.
🤝 Matthew Schmalzried (#41) & Carter Watne (#34): Key assists and strong two-way contributions.
Special teams also played a huge role in the outcome, delivering both on the power play and penalty kill.
🔜 What’s Next?
McKinney’s Varsity Gold squad is on a roll heading deeper into the 2025–26 campaign. With their depth, discipline, and determination, they continue to prove they’re a top contender in the AT&T MHSHL.