The UIL Soccer Area Round provided another series of intense competitions between the finest clubs Texas has to offer.
Following some exceptional performances, which featured a myriad of nail-biters on the pitch, several Houston teams are advancing to the Regional Quarterfinals, with fans in tow.
Here are the H-Town teams (6A-Girls) primed to maintain their momentum in Round No. 3 of the UIL postseason this Friday and Saturday.
6A Girls Soccer
*Record Format: W-L-T (Tournament games not included)
*List is ordered alphabetically
Atascocita Eagles
2022-23 Regular Season: 9-5-3/Finished 4th in District 21-6A
Head Coach: Tim Franciskovich
2022-23 Playoffs:
- Bi-District: 1-0 Win v. Deer Park
- Area Round: 3-1 Win v. Clear Springs
Regional Quarterfinals Matchup: v. Kingwood
Bridgeland Bears
2022-23 Regular Season: 14-0-1/District 16-6A Champions (13-0-1)
Head Coach: Katie Bourgeois
2022-23 Playoffs:
- Bi-District: 4-1 Win v. Tomball Memorial
- Area Round: 1-0 Win v. Grand Oaks
Difference-Maker: Junior Forward Anaiyah Robinson-- Scored the game-winning goal for Bridgeland in their close match against Grand Oaks
Regional Quarterfinals Matchup: v. Tomball
Clear Lake Falcons
2022-23 Regular Season: 14-0-2/District 24-6A Champions (11-0-1)
Head Coach: Lisa Manis
2022-23 Playoffs:
- Bi-District: 8-1 Win over Alief Elsik
- Area Round: 1-1 (3-2 Penalty Shootout) Win v. West Brook
Difference-Maker: "As far as our MVP, last night was a true team effort, so as a coach I cannot say that one player stood out," said Coach Manis. "Those girls truly worked as a unit and took care of business."
Regional Quarterfinalist Matchup: v. Summer Creek
Kingwood Mustangs
2022-23 Regular Season: 11-1/District 21-6A Champions (9-1)
Head Coach: Pres Holcomb
2022-23 Playoffs:
- Bi-District: 8-0 Win v. Pasadena
- Area Round: 1-0 Win v. Clear Creek
Difference-Maker: Sophomore Forward Makenzie Black-- Scored the game's lone goal to propel Kingwood past Clear Creek
Regional Quarterfinals Matchup: v. Atascocita
Klein Oak Panthers
2022-23 Regular Season: 11-2-1/Finished 2nd in District 15-6A
Head Coach: Erin Poyner
2022-23 Playoffs:
- Bi-District: 4-0 Win v. Cy Woods
- Area Round: 4-0 Win v. College Park
Regional Quarterfinals Matchup: v. The Woodlands
Ridge Point Panthers
2022-23 Regular Season: 15-0-2/District 20-6A Champions (14-0-2)
Head Coach: Evelyn Torres
2022-23 Playoffs:
- Bi-District: 1-0 Win v. Cinco Ranch
- Area Round: 4-0 Win v. Cy-Fair
Regional Quarterfinals Matchup: v. Seven Lakes
Seven Lakes Spartans
2022-23 Regular Season: 14-0-2/District 19-6A Champions
Head Coach: Kaitlyn Eidson
2022-23 Playoffs:
- Bi-District: 3-1 Win v. George Ranch
- Area Round: 2-1 Win v. Houston Memorial
Difference-Maker: Seven Lakes' Senior Captains Maddie RIch, Becca Romero, Katie Lennon, and Haydan Erick-- Represented each position group, contributed to both of the Spartans' goals, while playing with nagging injuries.
Regional Quarterfinals Matchup: v. Ridge Point
Stratford Spartans
2022-23 Regular Season: 16-0-1/District 17-6A Champions (14-0)
Head Coach: David Walters
2022-23 Playoffs:
- Bi-District: 9-0 Win v.Houston Westside
- Area Round: 5-0 Win v. FB Elkins
Difference-Maker: Senior MF Kristin Geczik-- Was the team's workhorse in coverage and shutting down the Elkins counter attack
Regional Quarterfinals Matchup: v. Katy Tompkins
Summer Creek Bulldogs
2022-23 Regular Season: 12-4/Finished 3rd in District 21-6A
Head Coach: Becky Cobb
2022-23 Playoffs:
- Bi-District: 5-0 Win v. Pasadena Memorial
- Area Round: 3-1 Win v. Clear Falls
Difference-Maker: Freshman Forward Brooke Atkins-- Scored all three goals for the Bulldogs to headline the SCHS attack
Regional Quarterfinals Matchup: v. Clear Lake
The Woodlands Highlanders:
2022-23 Regular Season: 15-0-1/District 13-6A Champions
Head Coach: Frankie Whitlock
2022-23 Playoffs:
- Bi-District: 8-0 Win v. Spring
- Area Round: 4-4 (4-3 Penalty Shootout) Win v. Klein
Difference-Maker:Renata Larracilla (So. MF) & Caroline White (Sr. MF)-- Larracilla scored one of the Highlanders' regulation goals, while White had an assist. Furthermore, White scored the game-deciding PK to cap off an absolute thriller of a win against Klein.
Regional Quarterfinals Matchup: v. Klein Oak
Tomball Cougars
2022-23 Regular Season: 14-2/District 15-6A Champions (12-2)
Head Coach: Victoria Parsons
2022-23 Playoffs:
- Bi-District: 3-1 Win v. Langham Creek
- Area Round: 3-1 Win v. Willis
Difference-Maker: Tomball's senior starters, Caroline Fowlkes (2 goals), Kendall Hall (2 assists), Ximena Hammeken, and team captain Madeline McFarland provided the experience on the pitch to lead the Lady Cougars to victory.
Regional Quarterfinals Matchup: v. Bridgeland
Tompkins Falcons
2022-23 Regular Season: 14-1-2/Finished 2nd in District 19-6A
Head Coach: Jarrett Shipman
2022-23 Playoffs:
- Bi-District: 5-2 Win v. Fort Bend Clements
- Area Round: 4-2 Win v. Houston Lamar
Regional Quarterfinals Matchup: v. Stratford
