Esperanza Zavaleta converted a penalty kick with 10 minutes left to send John Tyler to a 1-0 victory over Corsicana in a District 16-5A girls soccer match on Monday at Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium.

In a make-up after icy weather postponed the game originally scheduled for Friday, the Lady Lions (7-7-2, 4-3-1) maintained their grasp on third place with the narrow win.

The penalty kick was awarded late in the game when a shot from midfielder Jolenne Calleja was handled in the box.

“My defense did a great job,” said Lady Lions coach Pakaal Mendoza, commending the efforts of defenders Azucena Trujillo and Mary Cornelio as well as Calleja and forward Kyra Viramontes.

John Tyler will play Lindale today at Eagle Stadium at 7 p.m.

Corsicana 2, John Tyler 1

CORSICANA — Despite a goal from Aaron Ibarra, John Tyler fell to Corsicana 2-1 on Monday night.

The Lions, playing without three starters, were unable to repeat the 3-1 victory they had over the Tigers in their first meeting in Tyler.

Fredy Hernandez assisted on Ibarra’s goal.

John Tyler (8-6-5, 3-4-1 District 16-5A) will look to bounce back today when Lindale comes to town for a 7 p.m. kickoff at John Tyler High School Field. The two teams tied in their first meeting in Lindale.