A 1-3 mark over a two-day span was how the Lehman Lady Lobos soccer closed its annual run in the San Marcos Rattler tournament held Jan. 11-13.

Despite the finish, Lady Lobo head coach Michael Banning believes taking on top-tier competition at the tournament could pay dividends once district play begins Jan. 23 at Vista Ridge.

“All in all, we were challenged every step of the way in tournament and it revealed what we have in our group,” Banning said. “We’re going to work ...