As the temperatures drop and Winter begins, soccer takes center stage as Houston is a hot-bed for some of the most talented teams in the state.
Per usual, Katy ISD remains the most competitive and talented district in the area, including the reigning Class 6A State Champions -- Seven Lakes. The Spartans are on a mission to return to Georgetown, however, rivals such as Cinco Ranch, Jordan and Paetow are sure to give them a run for their money.
Other 6A contenders will undoubtedly include The Woodlands, MacArthur, Summer Creek, etc.
In Class 5A, expect Fulshear and Houston Wisdom to make another deep run this season, after both teams concluded last year as Regional Semifinalists.
Additionally, watch out for up-and-comers such as Lake Creek, Fort Bend Kempner, and Kingwood Park to hit a hot-streak once the postseason comes around in March.
That being said, its time to dish out our preseason power rankings.
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PUBLIC SCHOOL
*All figures in parentheses indicate the result from each team’s 2022-23 season (Record structure is W-L-T)
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CLASS 6A TOP 20
1. Seven Lakes Spartans (28-1-1/ Class 6A State Champions)
2. The Woodlands Highlanders (23-3-2/ Region II Finalists)
3. Summer Creek Bulldogs (15-6-3/ Area Finalists)
4. Katy Jordan Warriors (16-8-3/ Regionals Semifinalists)
5. MacArthur Generals (22-1-2/ Regional Quarterfinalists)
6. Dobie Longhorns (24-1-4/ Region III Finalists)
7. Strake Jesuit Crusaders (17-5-3/ Area Finalists)
8. Cypress Woods Wildcats (18-3-4/ Regional Semifinalists)
9. Cinco Ranch Cougars (12-6-5/ Regional Quarterfinalists)
10. Clear Springs Chargers (13-7-8/ Regional Semifinalists)
11. Ridge Point Panthers (13-5-5/ Bi-District Finalists)
12. Tomball Cougars (16-7-3/ Regional Quarterfinalists)
13. Katy Paetow Panthers (15-3-5/ Regional Quarterfinalists)
14. Cypress Springs Panthers (14-5-3/ Area Finalists)
15. Pearland Oilers (14-4-10/ Regional Quarterfinalists)
16. Alief Elsik Rams (18-3-3/ Area Finalists)
17. North Shore Mustangs (15-9-2/ Regional Quarterfinalists)
18. Bridgeland Bears (11-6-6)
19. Fort Bend Bush Broncos (13-5-3/ Bi-District Finalists)
20. Langham Creek Lobos (14-7-3/ Bi-District Finalists)
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MacArthur Generals
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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Fulshear Chargers
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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Ridge Point Panthers
Jamey Wright (VYPE)
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Goose Creek Memorial Patriots
Doug Brown (VYPE)
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Alief Elsik Rams
Jamey Wright (VYPE)
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Baytown Sterling Rangers
Jamey Wright (VYPE)
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CLASS 5A TOP 15
1. Fulshear Chargers (14-6-4/ Regional Semifinalists)
2. Houston Wisdom Generals (24-1/ Regional Semifinalists)
3. Goose Creek Memorial Patriots (20-2-3/ Regional Quarterfinalists)
4. Fort Bend Kempner Cougars (13-2-3/ Bi-District Finalists)
5. Santa Fe Indians (10-7-7/ Regional Quarterfinalists)
6. Lake Creek Lions (14-8-2/ Bi-District Finalists)
7. Kingwood Park Panthers (12-6-2/ Bi-District Finalists)
8. Magnolia West Mustangs (14-4-6/ Area Finalists)
9. Fort Bend Terry Rangers (14-5-4/ Bi-District Finalists)
10. Angleton Wildcats (13-3-7/ Bi-District Finalists)
11. Baytown Sterling Rangers (12-10-4/ Area Finalists)
12. Crosby Cougars (13-7-4/ Bi-District Finalists)
13. Galena Park Yellowjackets (12-6-3/ Bi-District Finalists)
14. La Porte Bulldogs (11-11-2/ Bi-District Finalists)
15. Friendswood Mustangs (9-10-4/ Bi-District Finalists)