GRITTIEST WIN IS NOT THE PRETTIEST WIN: The varsity girls soccer team defeated Magnolia 1-0 in the second round of playoffs at Cub Stadium in Brenham. The victory makes the Knights area champions and propels them to the third round of the 5A UIL state playoff tournament. Senior Sarah Hauck scored the only goal of the game midway through the second half. “It really was a total team goal,” Hauck told the Shield today. “Everyone was fighting for the ball, and it got crossed over to me in the middle. I took a touch and shot the ball to the bottom left corner. It honestly felt like slow motion.” After Hauck scored, with only about 20 minutes left in the game, sophomore midfielder Maya Tackett said the Knights knew they had to protect their advantage. “Before the goal, it was very much forward-focused, with us trying to do everything in our power to score,” she said. “We knew we had to manage the game and finish it out strong.” Head coach Thomas Gammerdinger said he was proud of how hi...