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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)
AWARDS SZN: 2024 All-VYPE Girls Soccer Team powered by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
The 2023-24 soccer season saw some amazing talent grace the Greater Houston-Area pitches across the public and private school landscapes.
After all was said and done, H-Town audiences saw seven teams -- Tomball Memorial, Katy Jordan, Seven Lakes, Pearland, Tomball, Goose Creek Memorial, and Brazoswood -- advance to the Regional Tournament, with Seven Lakes taking that a step further by reaching the State Semis in Georgetown.
Meanwhile, in the private school sector, Episcopal claimed their first-ever state championship within the SPC, while St. Agnes Academy, St. John XXIII, FBCA, and Cypress Christian excelled within their respective TAPPS divisions.
It was truly a year to remember for soccer fans , as there were dozens of teams loaded with some of the top athletes in the state.
With that in mind, it's time to unveil the 2024 All-VYPE Girls teams presented by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine.
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PUBLIC SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER
TEAM OF THE YEAR: Goose Creek Memorial Patriots
Doug Brown (VYPE)
Under the direction of coach Roman Huizar, the Patriots set a new precedent for the program by reaching the third round of the postseason for the first time in the team's history.
They would then follow that up by advancing to the Regional Tournament, after defeating Santa Fe 1-0 in the Regional Quarters.
While their Cinderella season came to a close when they narrowly fell 2-1 against a formidable Georgetown opponent, the strides that this year's team made cannot be overstated.
Naturally, GCM cleaned up when it came to all-district recognition and the thrilling moments they produced this Winter will live long in the memory of their fan-base.
TEAM OF THE YEAR HONORABLE MENTION
Seven Lakes Spartans (State Semifinalists)
Pearland Oilers (Regional Semifinalists)
Katy Jordan Warriors (Region III Finalists)
Tomball Memorial Wildcats (Regional Semifinalists)
Brazoswood Buccaneers (Regional Semifinalists)
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COACH OF THE YEAR: Kaitlyn Eidson, Seven Lakes
Coach Eidson (Right) accepts the Region III Championship trophyPhoto acquired via Twitter (@KatyISDAthletic)
As mentioned earlier, the Spartans advanced all the way to the UIL State Tournament in 2024, which marked the first time the team has done so since 2012.
In her ninth year with the program, head coach Kaitlyn Eidson optimized her state-recognized players on the talented Seven Lakes roster in order to accomplish this feat.
Now that her squad has solidified itself as a state power, the bar is set high for Eidson and the Spartans moving forward.
COACH OF THE YEAR HONORABLE MENTION
Roman Huizar, Goose Creek Memorial
Elise Cox, Pearland
Kaitlyn Bourgeois, Bridgeland
Jess White, Kingwood Park
Allison Abendschein, Tomball Memorial
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All-VYPE Public School Girls Soccer Team
***Just like a full squad on the pitch, players are organized in teams of 11
FIRST-TEAM
Sohana Spencer, Summer Creek
Maddy Benker, Bridgeland
Brianna Carrigan, Tomball Memorial
Wagoner Towsen, Seven Lakes
Patricia Torres, Goose Creek Memorial
Addie Zebold, Foster
Emma Merritt, Pearland
Madison Lambert, Katy Jordan
Lauren Fincher, Friendswood
Kennedy Reed, Seven Lakes
Ellie Morgan, Clear Lake
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SECOND-TEAM
Maya Funk, Brazoswood
Dayo Tennyson, Ridge Point
Brynn Baldon, Kingwood Park
Gabby McCuistion, Tomball
Sydney Robinett, Bridgeland
Cate Yarrow, Houston Memorial
Logan Reich, Atascocita
Emily Sydnor, Tomball Memorial
Olivia Knight, Klein
Aspen Butaud, The Woodlands
Layla Anaya, Goose Creek Memorial
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THIRD-TEAM
Caylen Alexander, Angleton
Ella Bradley, Lake Creek
Kate Kristiansen, Kingwood
Caden Sparks, Pearland
Hazel Rivas, Foster
Mary-Charlotte Paul, Stratford
Avery Kelley, Tomball
Bailey Fovargue, Kingwood Park
Alex Ledbetter, Katy Jordan
Mia Garza, Oak Ridge
Liz Rangel, Barbers Hill
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HONORABLE MENTION
Briana Flores, Clear Springs
Sloane Murphy, Cy Woods
Lucca Okeley, Magnolia
Lainy Zabiegala, Lake Creek
Baylee Corcoran, Katy
Johanna Diaz, Grand Oaks
Emily Arriazola, MacArthur
Rhegan Coombs, Tompkins
Karoline Velasquez, Houston Lamar
Chloe Le, Clements
Melanie Lagor, Dawson
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PRIVATE SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER
TEAM OF THE YEAR: Episcopal Knights
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
2024 was a historic year for Episcopal, as the Knights would claim their first SPC State Championship in program history.
Coach Rachel Stelter had a vast array of weapons in her arsenal -- such as All-SPC selections Blake Olivier (TCU-signee), Dayla Henderson, Abby Ross, Kyra Spearks, and Franny Johnson -- which would ultimately propel her squad to the tile, following their 2-1 victory over Hockaday in February.
While there are a few key figures graduating soon, the precedent they've established should invigorate the next generation on the pitch.
TEAM OF THE YEAR HONORABLE MENTION
St. Agnes Academy Tigers (TAPPS-I State Semifinalists)
St. John XXIII Lions (TAPPS-II State Finalists)
Fort Bend Christian Academy Eagles (TAPPS-II Regional Finalists)
Houston Christian Mustangs (SPC-3A State Finalists)
Cypress Christian Warriors (TAPPS-III Regional Finalists)
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All-VYPE Private School Girls Soccer Team
***Just like a full squad on the pitch, players are organized in teams of 11
FIRST-TEAM
Blake Olivier, Episcopal
Kaydee Amorosa, St. Agnes Academy
Kyra Whitman, FBCA
Andrea Morales-Rodriguez, St. John XXIII
Riley Warnica, Houston Christian
Emma King, St. Pius X
Gabrielle Clay, St. Agnes Academy
Chloe Patsch, St. Agnes Academy
Ana Caldentey, St. John XXIII
Maddie Pickett, Houston Christian
Dayla Henderson, Episcopal
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SECOND-TEAM
Verena Shatby, Cypress Christian
Sydney Ferguson, FBCA
Abby Ross, Episcopal
Elizabeth Roncal, St. John XXIII
Sami Muro, Houston Christian
Anna Smith, Cypress Christian
Karolina Tkaczyk, St. Pius X
Aly Peters, St. John XXIII
Kyra Spearks, Episcopal
Charlotte McTaggart, Kinkaid School
Samantha Stanley, Bay Area Christian