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MOVING UP: 6A Boys competing in Regional Quarters
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-Boys) primed to maintain their momentum in Round No. 3 of the UIL postseason this Friday and Saturday.
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6A Boys Soccer
*Record Format: W-L-T (Tournament games not included)
*List is ordered alphabetically
Cinco Ranch Cougars
2022-23 Regular Season: 9-3-5/Finished 3rd in District 19-6A
Head Coach: Ryan Searle
2022-23 Playoffs:
- Bi-District: 2-2 (3-1 Penalty Shootout) Win v. Ridge Point
- Area Round: 5-2 Win v. Houston Westside
Difference-Maker: Senior Forward Daniel Vargas-- The four-year starter who lead the team in scoring with 15 goals against district opponents, and has 17 overall.
Regional Quarterfinals Matchup: v. Seven Lakes
Clear Springs Chargers
2022-23 Regular Season: 9-4-5/District 24-6A Champions (8-1-3)
Head Coach: Kenny Webb
2022-23 Playoffs:
- Bi-District: 0-0 (5-4 Penalty Shootout) Win v. Alief Taylor
- Area Round: 2-0 Win v. Summer Creek
Difference-Maker: Junior MF Alexandro Quintanilla-- "He only has a couple of goals and 3 assists, but his skill level, ability to see the pitch, get his teammates where they need to be and refuse to lose attitude is what sets him apart," said Coach Webb. "He plays injured, doesn't complain and works hard every day."
Regional Quarterfinals Matchup: v. North Shore
Cypress Woods Wildcats
2022-23 Regular Season: 9-2-4/District 16-6A Champions (8-2-4)
Head Coach: Joseph Carmichael
2022-23 Playoffs:
- Bi-District: 4-1 Win v. Klein Cain
- Area Round: 2-1 Win v. Grand Oaks
Difference-Maker: "What sets this team apart is their willingness to lead no matter where they are — on the field, in the classroom, or from the bench," said Carmichael. "At the center of it all are our seniors! They’ve always put our team’s success above personal recognition."
Regional Quarterfinals Matchup: v. Tomball
2022-23 Cy Woods Wildcats SoccerPhoto provided by Joe & Rachel Carmichael
Dobie Longhorns
2022-23 Regular Season: 12-0-3/District 22-6A Champions (10-0-2)
Head Coach: Justo Manrique
2022-23 Playoffs:
- Bi-District: 3-0 Win v. Humble
- Area Round: 1-0 Win v. Alief Elsik
Difference-Maker:Victor Hernandez (Sr. MF) & Jordi Garcia (Sr. F)--The pair of Dobie seniors connected to score the game's only goal. Garcia, who leads the team in goals, scored off of a pass from Hernandez (the team's assist leader) to send the Longhorns to Round No.3.
Regional Quarterfinals Matchup: v. Pearland
Photo provided by Dobie HC Justo Manrique
Katy Jordan Warriors
2022-23 Regular Season: 10-5-2/Finished 3rd in District 19-6A
Head Coach: Jason Meekins
2022-23 Playoffs:
- Bi-District: 4-1 Win v. Fort Bend Bush
- Area Round: 3-2 Win v. Cypress Ridge
Difference-Maker: Sophomore MF Marcelo Ojeda & Senior CB Ben Bucic-- Bucic scored the game-tying goal near the end of regulation, and Ojeda sealed Jordan's victory with a goal in OT.
Regional Quarterfinals Matchup: v. Katy Paetow
Photo provided by HC Meekins
Katy Paetow Panthers
2022-23 Regular Season: 10-2-5/Finished 2nd in District 19-6A
Head Coach: Vincenzo Vaccaro
2022-23 Playoffs:
- Bi-District: 5-0 Win v. George Ranch
- Area Round: 4-3 Win v. Lamar
Difference-Maker: Sophomore Forward Cesar Garcia-- Led the Panthers attack, scoring twice, while providing support on the defensive side of the ball.
Regional Quarterfinals Matchup: v. Katy Jordan
Photo provided by Paetow HC Vincenzo Vaccaro
MacArthur Generals:
2022-23 Regular Season: 15-0/District 14-6A Champions (14-0)
Head Coach: Salvador Fernandez
2022-23 Playoffs:
- Bi-District: 2-0 Win v. Conroe
- Area Round: 4-0 Win v. Cypress Springs
Difference-Maker: MacArthur's Backline-- The stalwart Generals defense, led by senior Cristian Lopez (who scored the opening goal) shut out the Cy Springs attack to continue their postseason opponents' scoreless streak.
Regional Quarterfinals Matchup: v. The Woodlands
Photo provided by HC Salvador Fernandez
North Shore Mustangs
2022-23 Regular Season: 11-4-2/Finished 4th in District 21-6A
Head Coach: Richard Hurtado
2022-23 Playoffs:
- Bi-District: 3-1 Win v. Pasadena
- Area Round: 1-0 Win v. Strake Jesuit
Difference-Maker: Junior Forward Ahmed Pecero-- Scored the lone goal of the match, bringing his season total to 35.
Regional Quarterfinals Matchup: v. Clear Springs
Photo provided by HC Hurtado
2022-23 Regular Season: 10-2-8/Finished 3rd in District 23-6A
Head Coach: Scott Macneish
2022-23 Playoffs:
- Bi-District: 4-2 Win v. Dickinson
- Area Round: 2-1 Win v. Kingwood
Difference-Maker: Senior Forward Yousef Elnokali--Has scored 4 goals to lead the Oilers' attack through the first two rounds of the postseason. He, along with with Senior Defender Ashraf Adi, will play major roles in Pearland's playoff hopes.
Regional Quarterfinals Matchup: v. Dobie
Photo by Loyd Hendricks (Pearland)
Seven Lakes Spartans
2022-23 Regular Season: 15-1-1/District 19-6A Champions (15-0-1)
Head Coach: Jim Krueger
2022-23 Playoffs:
- Bi-District: 2-0 Win v. Fort Bend Austin
- Area Round: 2-0 Win v. Bellaire
Regional Quarterfinals Matchup: v. Cinco Ranch
The Woodlands Highlanders
2022-23 Regular Season: 19-2-2/District 13-6A Champions (14-0-2)
Head Coach: Jason Fanning
2022-23 Playoffs:
- Bi-District: 6-0 Win v. Spring Westfield
- Area Round: 2-1 Win v. Cypress Lakes
Difference-Maker: Senior MF Gaspar Markez-- Scored the winning goal by way of a 25-yard rocket to the top corner of the goalpost.
Regionals Quarterfinals Matchup: v. MacArthur
Tomball Cougars
2022-23 Regular Season: 9-3-2/District 15-6A Champions
Head Coach: Martin Metcalf
2022-23 Playoffs:
- Bi-District: 2-1 Win v. Langham Creek
- Area Round: 2-1 Win v. Aldine
Regional Quarterfinals Matchup: v. Cypress Woods
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NEXT UP: H-Town's 6A Boys Area Round Outlook
Round one of UIL postseason soccer has come and gone, and the Houston super teams did not disappoint.
Each team is now preparing for their latest obstacle that stands in the way of title contention, as they advance to the Area Round.
With competition occurring today, here are the H-Town teams (6A-Boys) fighting for the chance to move on to Regionals.
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6A Boys Soccer
*Record Format: W-L-T (Tournament games not included)
*List is ordered alphabetically
Aldine Mustangs
2022-23 Regular Season: 6-2-2/Finished 3rd in District 14-6A
Head Coach: Melbin Barahona
Bi-District: 4-2 Win over College Park
Area Round Matchup: v. Tomball
2022-23 Aldine Mustangs SoccerJamie Wright (VYPE)
Alief Elsik Rams
2022-23 Regular Season: 13-2-3/Finished 2nd in District 23-6A
Head Coach: Vincenzo Cox
Bi-District: 5-2 Win over Clear Creek
Area Round Matchup: v. Dobie
Bellaire Cardinals
2022-23 Regular Season: 8-4/Finished 3rd in District 18-6A
Head Coach: Michael Edwards
Bi-District:3-1 Win over Cypress Creek
Area Round Matchup: v. Seven Lakes
Cinco Ranch Cougars
2022-23 Regular Season: 9-3-5/Finished 3rd in District 19-6A
Head Coach: Ryan Searle
Bi-District: 2-2 (3-1 Penalty Shootout) Win over Ridge Point
Area Round Matchup: v. Houston Westside
Clear Springs Chargers
2022-23 Regular Season: 9-4-5/District 24-6A Champions (8-1-3)
Head Coach: Kenny Webb
Bi-District: 0-0 (5-4 Penalty Shootout) Win over Alief Taylor
Area Round Matchup: v. Summer Creek
Cypress Lakes Spartans
2022-23 Regular Season: 8-3-3/Finished 2nd in District 16-6A
Head Coach: Franklin Cartagena
Bi-District:2-1 Win over Klein Forest
Area Round Matchup: v. The Woodlands
Cypress Ridge Rams
2022-23 Regular Season: 11-1-2/District 17-6A Champions (10-0-2)
Head Coach: Chris Helton
Bi-District: 5-3 Win over Houston Heights
Area Round Matchup: v. Katy Jordan
Cypress Springs Panthers
2022-23 Regular Season: 10-4-3/Finished 3rd in District 16-6A
Head Coach: Diego Pinto
Bi-District: 4-1 Win over Waller
Area Round Matchup: v. MacArthur
Cypress Woods Wildcats
2022-23 Regular Season: 9-2-4/District 16-6A Champions (8-2-4)
Head Coach: Joseph Carmichael
Bi-District: 4-1 Win over Klein Cain
Area Round Matchup: v. Grand Oaks
Dobie Longhorns
2022-23 Regular Season: 12-0-3/District 22-6A Champions (10-0-2)
Head Coach: Justo Manrique
Bi-District: 3-0 Win over Humble
Area Round Matchup: v. Alief Elsik
Grand Oaks Grizzlies
2022-23 Regular Season: 10-3-3/Finished 2nd in District 13-6A
Head Coach: Shane Ulbricht
Bi-District:1-1 (5-4 Penalty Shootout) Win over Eisenhower
Area Round Matchup: v. Cy Woods
Houston Westside Wolves
2022-23 Regular Season: 8-4/Finished 2nd in District 18-6A
Head Coach: Guillermo Ospina
Bi-District:1-1 (3-2 Penalty Shootout) Win over Houston Memorial
Area Round Matchup: v. Cinco Ranch
Katy Jordan Warriors
2022-23 Regular Season: 10-5-2/Finished 3rd in District 19-6A
Head Coach: Jason Meekins
Bi-District: 4-1 Win over Fort Bend Bush
Area Round Matchup: v. Cypress Ridge
Katy Paetow Panthers
2022-23 Regular Season: 10-2-5/Finished 2nd in District 19-6A
Head Coach: Vincenzo Vaccaro
Bi-District: 5-0 Win over George Ranch
Area Round Matchup: v. Lamar
Kingwood Mustangs
2022-23 Regular Season: 9-1-6/District 21-6A Champions (8-1-5)
Head Coach: Bryan Jennings
Bi-District: 4-0 Win over Channelview
Area Round Matchup: v. Pearland
Lamar Texans
2022-23 Regular Season: 10-5-1/District 18-6A Champions (9-3)
Head Coach: Jeremy Davison, M. Ed., CAA
Bi-District:2-2 (5-4 Penalty Shootout) Win over Northbrook
Area Round Matchup: v. Paetow
MacArthur Generals
2022-23 Regular Season: 15-0/District 14-6A Champions (14-0)
Head Coach: Salvador Fernandez
Bi-District: 2-0 Win over Conroe
Area Round Matchup: v. Cypress Springs
2022-23 MacArthur Generals SoccerBradley C. Collier (VYPE)
North Shore Mustangs
2022-23 Regular Season: 11-4-2/Finished 4th in District 21-6A
Head Coach: Richard Hurtado
Bi-District: 3-1 Win over Pasadena
Area Round Matchup: v. Strake Jesuit
Pearland Oilers
2022-23 Regular Season: 10-2-8/Finished 3rd in District 23-6A
Head Coach: Scott Macneish
Bi-District: 4-2 Win over Dickinson
Area Round Matchup: v. Kingwood
Difference-Maker: Senior Forward Yousef Elnokali--Scored 3x in Pearland’s first-round win against Dickinson
Seven Lakes Spartans
2022-23 Regular Season: 15-1-1/District 19-6A Champions (15-0-1)
Head Coach: Jim Krueger
Bi-District:2-0 Win over Fort Bend Austin
Area Round Matchup: v. Bellaire
Difference-Maker: Senior Defender Daniel Farias--Was the anchor for Seven Lakes’ backline in their shutout performance against FB Austin.
Summer Creek Bulldogs
2022-23 Regular Season: 9-4-1/Finished 3rd in District 21-6A
Head Coach: Jose Trevino
Bi-District: 2-1 Win over Pasadena Rayburn
Area Round Matchup: v. Clear Springs
Difference-Maker: Junior Forward Tomas Echeverri--Scored the game-winning goal via a remarkable first-touch volley from just inside the penalty box
Strake Jesuit Fighting Crusaders
2022-23 Regular Season: 14-2-2/District 23-6A Champions (12-0-2)
Head Coach: Bill McDonald
Bi-District: 5-1 Win over Clear Lake
Area Round Matchup: v. North Shore
Difference-Maker: Junior Gabriel Fernandes--Scored 4 goals in Strake Jesuit’s dominant win against Clear Lake
The Woodlands Highlanders
2022-23 Regular Season: 19-2-2/District 13-6A Champions (14-0-2)
Head Coach: Jason Fanning
Bi-District: 6-0 Win over Spring Westfield
Area Round Matchup: v. Cypress Lakes
Difference-Maker: Senior MF Rodrigo Hernandez--Scored 3x in the Highlanders’ shutout victory vs. Westfield
TWHS GK Danny RamseyPhoto provided by TWHS Head Coach Jason Fanning
Tomball Cougars
2022-23 Regular Season: 9-3-2/District 15-6A Champions
Head Coach: Martin Metcalf
Bi-District: 2-1 Win over Langham Creek
Area Round Matchup: v. Aldine
Difference-Maker: Senior MF/Forward Emiliano Marcide--Scored 2 goals in Tomball’s win against Langham Creek