THE ECHELON: VYPE HOU 2024 Preseason Soccer Rankings; Seven Lakes, Bridgeland, K-Park start in 1st

Now that the Fall is reaching its final stages, it's time for teams to lace up for what should be another exemplary season on the soccer pitch.

In the Class 6A boys arena, Seven Lakes gears up to defend their back-to-back state championship among a ruthless gauntlet of opponents in Region III, such as district rivals Cinco Ranch and Katy Jordan, as well as Humble, Ridge Point, Kingwood, and Strake Jesuit.

Region II isn't going to be any easier, with The Woodlands, Bridgeland, College Park, and Cypress Woods back in the fold.

Meanwhile, Kingwood Park and Terry headline the 5A classification, after both advanced to their respective Regional Semis last Winter.

On the girls' side, Bridgeland looks to remedy their exit in the third round of the previous postseason, with Tomball, Tomball Memorial, The Woodlands, and Grand Oaks remaining formidable adversaries to contend with in Region II-6A.

However, Region III will be even closer, as Katy Jordan, Stratford, Seven Lakes, Ridge Point, Pearland, Houston Memorial, Summer Creek, and Tompkins having something to prove in 2025.

Kingwood Park sits at the No.1 spot in the girls' field of play, as well. But, Lake Creek, Friendswood, and Santa Fe could have something to say about that in the coming months.

As the season's first kick-off draws nearer, let's break down the best of the best when it comes to H-Town Soccer

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VYPE HOUSTON BOYS PRESEASON RANKINGS

*Last section indicates 2024 result (W-L-T)

CLASS 6A TOP-20 (BOYS)

1. Seven Lakes Spartans -- 25-1-2 (UIL-6A State Champions)

2. Cinco Ranch Cougars -- 17-4-4 (Region III-6A Finalists)

3. The Woodlands Highlanders -- 22-2-3 (Regional Semifinalists)

4. Katy Jordan Warriors -- 13-8-4 (Regional Quarterfinalists)

5. Humble Wildcats -- 19-6-1 (Regional Semifinalists)

6. College Park Cavaliers -- 19-3-3 (Regional Quarterfinalists)

7. Ridge Point Panthers-- 21-2-1 (Bi-Distrist Finalists)

8. Kingwood Mustangs -- 16-8-2 (Regional Semifinalists)

9. Cypress Woods Wildcats -- 17-5-4 (Region II-6A Finalists)

10. Bridgeland Bears -- 16-5-3 (Area Finalists)

11. Tompkins Falcons -- 15-6-4 (Area Finalists)

12. Strake Jesuit Crusaders -- 18-3-4 (Regional Quarterfinalists)

13. Conroe Tigers -- 17-6-2 (Area Finalists)

14. Alief Elsik Rams -- 19-3-4 (Regional Quarterfinalists)

15. Dobie Longhorns -- 18-3-2 (Area Finalists)

16. Goose Creek Memorial Patriots -- 21-4-2 (UIL-5A State Semifinalists)

17. Northbrook Raiders -- 16-8-1 (Regional Quarterfinalists)

18. Magnolia West Mustangs -- 19-5-4 (Regiona III-5A Finalists)

19. Clear Lake Falcons -- 16-4-2 (Bi-District Finalists)

20. Fulshear Chargers -- 15-4-4 (Area Finalists in 5A)

Honorable Mentions: Cypress Ranch, Alief Taylor, Summer Creek, Dawson, MacArthur, Paetow, Deer Park, North Shore, Channelview, Cypress Springs, Katy Taylor, Grand Oaks, Houston Wisdom, Pearland, Klein Forest, Cypress Ridge, Waller

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CLASS 5A TOP-10 (BOYS)

1. Kingwood Park Panthers -- 20-3-2 (Regional Semifinalists)

2. Terry Rangers -- 24-1-4 (Regional Semifinalists)

3. Spring Woods Tigers -- 12-6-4 (Area Finalists in 6A)

4. Crosby Cougars -- 17-5-2 (Area Finalists)

5. Randle Lions -- 13-8-1 (Area Finalists)

6. Lake Creek Lions -- 12-8-2 (Bi-District Finalists)

7. Angleton Wildcats -- 17-5-3 (Area Finalists)

8. Pasadena Eagles -- 6-11-3

9. Baytown Sterling Rangers -- 9-12-2 (Bi-District Finalists)

10. FB Kempner Cougars -- 7-9-3

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VYPE HOUSTON GIRLS PRESEASON RANKINGS

*Last section indicates 2024 result (W-L-T)

CLASS 6A TOP-20 (GIRLS)

1. Bridgeland Bears -- 21-1-2 (Regional Quarterfinalists)

2. Katy Jordan Warriors -- 17-5-5 (Region III-6A Finalists)

3. Stratford Spartans -- 20-2-4 (Regional Quarterfinalists)

4. Tomball Cougars -- 16-3-3 (Regional Semifinalists)

5. Seven Lakes Spartans -- 19-4-5 (UIL-6A State Semifinalists)

6. Tomball Memorial Wildcats -- 18-4-2 (Regional Semifinalists)

7. Ridge Point Panthers -- 20-2-3 (Area Finalists)

8. Pearland Oilers -- 19-4-3 (Regional Semifinalists)

9. Tompkins Falcons -- 17-5-2 (Area Finalists)

10. Houston Memorial Mustangs -- 15-7-3 (Regional Quarterfinalists)

11. The Woodlands Highlanders -- 16-7-2 (Area Finalists)

12. Summer Creek Bulldogs -- 15-7-3 (Area Finalists)

13. Grand Oaks Grizzlies -- 15-4-5 (Area Finalists)

14. Katy Tigers -- 15-5-3 (Bi-District Finalists)

15. Klein Bearkats -- 16-8-3 (Regional Quarterfinalists)

16. Kingwood Mustangs -- 16-5-4 (Area Finalists)

17. Brazoswood Buccaneers -- 10-9-4 (Regional Semifinalists)

18. Atascocita Eagles -- 18-5-3 (Regional Quarterfinalists)

19. Cypress Ranch Mustangs -- 15-4-3 (Bi-District Finalists)

20. Clear Springs Chargers -- 15-7-3 (Area Finalists)

Honorable Mentions: Clear Lake, Cypress Woods, Goose Creek Memorial, Fulshear, Dawson, MacArthur, Magnolia, Klein Oak, Cinco Ranch, FB Clements, Cy-Fair, Klein Cain, Aldine, Houston Lamar, Foster, George Ranch, Katy Taylor, Clear Falls

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CLASS 5A TOP-10 (GIRLS)

1. Kingwood Park Panthers -- 19-4 (Area Finalists)

2. Lake Creek Lions -- 15-5-3 (Area Finalists)

3. Friendswood Mustangs -- 21-5 (Regional Quarterfinalists)

4. Santa Fe Indians -- 13-6-4 (Regional Quarterfinalists)

5. Crosby Cougars -- 15-9-3 (Bi-District Finalists)

6. Barbers Hill Eagles -- 15-6-3 (Bi-District Finalists)

7. Baytown Sterling Rangers -- 15-7-1

8. Angleton Wildcats -- 11-6-1 (Bi-District Finalists)

9. FB Kempner Cougars -- 12-13 (Area Finalists)

10. Randle Lions -- 11-11 (Area Finalists)