Click here for complete story: A couple of untimely defensive breakdowns and a pair of shots off the crossbar proved costly for The Woodlands as Klein defeated the hosts 2-1 at Weldon Willig Field on Thursday afternoon, the first day of competition in the Lady Highlander Invitational.

“I thought we played well,” The Woodlands coach Dina Graves said. “It’s just about growing right now and getting stronger.”

The Lady Highlanders’ lone goal came in the first half when Sabrina Marx launched a corner kick into the box from the right side of the field. Freshman Kylie Dodson was there to receive it and put away her first career goal.

The Woodlands’ Mollie Bond heads the ball during a match against Klein in the Lady Highlander Invitational on Thursday at The Woodlands High School. To view or purchase this photo and others like it, visit HCNpics.com.

From left, College Park’s Sydney Stobart, Maria Rossi and Sammy Mount celebrate the Lady Cavaliers’ last-second goal in a 2-2 draw against Cypress Creek during the Lady Highlander Invitational on Thursday at The Woodlands High School. To view or purchase this photo and others like it, visit HCNpics.com.

The Woodlands’ Kylie Dodson celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Klein during the Lady Highlander Invitational on Thursday at The Woodlands High School. To view or purchase this photo and others like it, visit HCNpics.com.