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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 Boys 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.
With a bevy of teams -- Cinco Ranch, Magnolia West, Cy Woods, College Park, Kingwood, The Woodlands, Humble, Kingwood Park, and B.F. Terry -- advancing to the Regional Tournament, followed up with Goose Creek Memorial and Seven Lakes reaching State, it's clear that H-Town was emphatically well-represented on the high school stage.
In private school, Episcopal dominated in the SPC before claiming the program's second-straight state title. Meanwhile, in TAPPS, St. Pius X, British International, St. Thomas Episcopal, Cypress Christian, and St. Thomas enjoyed stellar years.
Given that information, it's time to unveil the 2024 All-VYPE Boys Soccer teams presented by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine.
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PUBLIC SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER
TEAM OF THE YEAR: Seven Lakes Spartans
Matthew Ogle (VYPE)
Not much more can be said about this team that hasn't already. Seven Lakes is a soccer dynasty.
Following a 2-1 overtime thriller against Flower Mound in the State Final, which was ultimately decided by a monumental free-kick by senior Aidan Morrison (UIL-6A State MVP), the Spartans became the first-ever Class 6A team to claim two consecutive championships.
The Katy ISD powerhouse cleaned up in the All-Tournament honors, with the aforementioned Morrison, Noa Stasic, Kortay Koc, and senior goalkeeper Ben Aviles Vera all being recognized as some of the best in the business.
While several key pieces will be graduating in the coming weeks, it still wouldn't come as a shock if Seven Lakes is back in Georgetown next Winter.
TEAM OF THE YEAR HONORABLE MENTION
Goose Creek Memorial Patriots (5A State Semifinalists)
Cinco Ranch Cougars (Region III-6A Finalists)
Cypress Woods Wildcats (Region II-6A Finalists)
Magnolia West Mustangs (Region III-5A Finalists)
Kingwood Park Panthers (5A Regional Semifinalists)
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COACH OF THE YEAR: James Krueger, Seven Lakes
Matthew Ogle (VYPE)
Naturally, the coach of a team that establishes a precedent to the degree that Seven Lakes has should get this recognition.
Krueger has transformed the Spartans program into a state super-power over the course of the 17 years he's been with them. He was named the UIL-6A Coach of the Year minutes after the final whistle, and rightfully so.
Furthermore, the relationships he's built with his players are visibly impactful, as one could see the emotion both he and the team felt when the celebrations began.
COACH OF THE YEAR HONORABLE MENTION
William Freeman, Goose Creek Memorial
Christian Boehm, Kingwood Park
Ryan Searle, Cinco Ranch
Joseph Carmichael, Cypress Woods
Matt Motakef, Magnolia West
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All-VYPE Public School Boys Soccer Team
***Just like a full squad on the pitch, players are organized in teams of 11
FIRST-TEAM
Ossian Elgstrom, Cinco Ranch
Noa Stasic, Seven Lakes
Evan Jimerson, Kingwood Park
Henrique Caputo, The Woodlands
Carlos Gonzalez, Goose Creek Memorial
Jairo Contreras, Cypress Woods
Aidan Morrison, Seven Lakes
Victor Sibaja, Magnolia West
Marcelo Ojeda, Katy Jordan
Mateo Arroyo, Kingwood
Kortay Koc, Seven Lakes
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SECOND-TEAM
Aaron Rodriguez, Humble
Runyambo Muco, B.F. Terry
Alexander Mata, Alief Elsik
Ben Aviles Vera, Seven Lakes
Luke Cavallo, Kingwood Park
Aiden Erol, Katy Jordan
Andres Riera, Cinco Ranch
Sebastian Alvarez, Cypress Springs
Ramon Diaz, Goose Creek Memorial
Gabe Fernandez, Strake Jesuit
Alex Scheidemantel, Kingwood
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THIRD-TEAM
Blake Pipkin, Ridge Point
Alex Escobar, Dobie
Roger Pioquinto, Conroe
Adrian Nieto-Saul, Fulshear
Daniel Ejerenwa, Seven Lakes
Reid Robert, Lake Creek
Nate Martinez, Klein Cain
Roman Ryabchenko, Tompkins
Ernesto Avila, Humble
Nico Ramos, Bridgeland
Jesus Rivas-Guzman, B.F. Terry
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HONORABLE MENTION
Fabian Gonzalez, Angleton
Jayden Puna, Shadow Creek
Daniel Antunez, Wisdom
Noah Peterson, Seven Lakes
Jonathan Lopez, Crosby
Adrian Correa, Cinco Ranch
David Miranda, Deer Park
Joevan Ortiz, Waller
Rojas Garcia, Cypress Ridge
Ka’Son Love, Fort Bend Austin
Ronan Flaherty, Kingwood Park
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PRIVATE SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER
TEAM OF THE YEAR: Episcopal Knights
Bradley C Collier (VYPE)
Under the direction of coach Travis Smith, EHS would surge to become SPC-4A Champions for the second year in a row.
The Knights claimed the title following a 2-1 victory over Awty International, and they featured a slew of All-SPC honorees among the team’s imposing roster -- namely Geronimo Barroso, Lorenzo Juarez, Kaden Martinez, Aleck Camacho, and Sebastian Guerra.
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All-VYPE Private School Boys Soccer Team
***Just like a full squad on the pitch, players are organized in teams of 11
FIRST-TEAM
Preston Kyle, St. Pius X
Jelsio Ganga, British International
Geronimo Barroso, Episcopal
Jeffrey Day, St. Thomas
Grant Petersen, The Kinkaid School
Zachary Burns, Cypress Christian
Hunter Puryear, St. Thomas Episcopal
Thomas McGowan, St. Pius X
Lorenzo Juarez, Episcopal
Oliver McCall, British International
Aleck Camacho, Episcopal
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SECOND-TEAM
Noah Robert, Lutheran South Academy
Oscar Mondragon, St. Thomas
Sebastian Guerra, Episcopal
Teddy Curry, The Kinkaid School
Zach Werner, St. Thomas Episcopal
Diego Guandique, St. Pius X
Owen Davies, British International
Carlos Ortiz, Houston Christian
Kaden Martinez, Episcopal
Jose Barrios, TWCA
Andrew Garrett, St. Thomas Episcopal
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HONORABLE MENTION
Eric Wang, The Kinkaid School
Mateo Oliveira, British International
Silas Garrabrant, Lutheran South Academy
Cooper Griess, Cypress Christian
Jaden Arredondo, St. Pius X
Vincent Causemaeker, TWCA
Grant Pickrel, Concordia Lutheran
Julian Landry, St. Thomas
Noah Schwartz, Cypress Christian
Keller Cassidy, John Cooper School
Danny Wasserman, St. Marks