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AWARDS SZN: 2024 All-VYPE Girls Soccer Team powered by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
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 TEAM PHOTO GALLERY: Brianna Carrigan -- Tomball Memorial
Doug Brown (VYPE)
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
2023-24 Goose Creek Memorial Girls Soccer
IN IT TO WIN IT: Sizing up the UIL Soccer Regional Tourney
With a trip to State on the line, here's a break-down of the most pivotal matches in this week's Regional Tournament.
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Cinco Ranch Cougars vs. Kingwood Mustangs (Boys)
Photo acquired via Twitter (@CincoBSoccer)
The Cougars are in the midst of a historic playoff run, having reached the Regional Tournament for the first time since 2016.
Fresh off the heels of wins against Hightower (6-1), Jersey Village (3-0), and most recently Northbrook (2-0), Cinco Ranch brings their 2024 record to 16-3-4 as they prepare for Round No. 4.
Under the direction of coach Ryan Searle, the Cougs feature an exceptionally stingy defense -- one which has allowed just four goals in the last ten games -- that makes it strenuous for any opponent to contend with them.
Headlined by players such as Ossian Elgstrom (Sr. D), Andres Reira (Jr. F), Miguel Leite (Sr. F), and Noah Machart (Sr. GK), Cinco Ranch now looks to take on Kingwood.
The District 21-6A champions have shown considerable resiliency throughout both the regular season and playoffs, most recently upending Alief Elsik (2-0) in Monday's matchup.
As mentioned in the Round 3 preview, coach Bryan Jennings' squad is comprised of a significant number of seniors, who don't plan on letting their final season end just yet.
What's intriguing about this Regional Semis game -- which will take place at Abshier Stadium on Friday (7:30 pm) -- is that the victor could possibly play their district counterpart -- Seven Lakes or Humble -- in the Region III Final.
Speaking of which...
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Seven Lakes Spartans vs. Humble Wildcats (Boys)
In pursuit of becoming the first back-to-back Class 6A state champs, Seven Lakes (21-1-2) has been on a mission all Winter.
They are coming off a nail-biter against a familiar district opponent, Katy Jordan, in which they claimed the win in a penalty shootout.
Coach James Krueger's roster features the championship-caliber talents of Kortay Koc, Noa Stasic, Aidan Morrison, and Ben Aviles Vera, as the Spartans look to travel to Deer Park's Abshier Stadium this Friday (5:30 pm).
On the other side of the pitch, the Wildcats reach the Regional Tourney for the first time since 2021, as a result of their definite 3-0 victory over Strake Jesuit on Tuesday.
After taking silver in District 21-6A, coach Saul Keene and company haven't looked back, with the ambition of reaching the Regional Final, which would mark the first time in decades.
Photo acquired via Twitter (@humblefutbol)
Goose Creek Memorial Patriots vs. Georgetown Eagles (Girls)
Doug Brown (VYPE)
GCM has defied expectations time and time again this Winter, which has carried over into the postseason with a vengeance.
The Patriots (17-6-4) are coming off a thrilling 1-0 victory against Santa Fe in the Regional Quarters, marking the furthest the team has advanced in program history.
This was preceded by playoff wins versus Randle (9-0) and Angleton (2-1), as coach Roman Huizar and the rest of Goose Creek Memorial look to keep their hot-streak rolling when they play Georgetown at Turner Stadium on Friday (11:00 am).
Georgetown (22-1-4) is a perennial power, having reached the State Semis in 2023, and they seek to play on their home field once again this year.
Their reputation speaks for itself, as coach Eduardo Venegas has returned several stars from that roster.
But, nothing ever comes easy when we're this far in the playoffs.
Kingwood Park Panthers vs. West Mesquite Wranglers (Boys)
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In just his third year with the program, coach Christian Boehm has guided the Panthers to their first appearance in the Regional Tournament since the 2020-21 season -- a year in which the team reached the Class 5A State Final.
K-Park's motto for the Winter is "Locked In" and that has certainly been the case as each week passes. Following wins against Hallsville (5-2), Lovejoy (4-0), and Longview (3-0), they now prepare to take on West Mesquite on Friday.
Boehm will look to his key play-makers -- Evan Jimerson, Finn Bruce, Luke Caballo, and Ronan Flaherty -- to keep the good times rolling.
The Wranglers (21-4-1) are led by coach Jeremiah Villarreal and enter Round No. 4 for the first time in program history.
Seven Lakes Spartans vs. Pearland Oilers (Girls)
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The Spartans (17-3-5) enter the Region III Tournament for the first time since 2015, following their 2-0 win over Houston Memorial on Tuesday night.
While their attack is a worthy inclusion to their success, it's the Seven Lakes defense -- which has yet to allow a goal in the playoffs thus far -- that has proven to be the team's greatest asset.
As mentioned in the last round's break-down, coach Kaitlyn Eidson roster features a slew of stars -- namely Valerie Trinh, Wagoner Towsen, Carly Drescher, Kennedy Reed, and Olivia Orellana, among others.
Pearland (19-3-3) is on a historic run of their own, however, and they have plenty of star-power to contend with Spartans on the other side of the pitch
Caden Sparks, Kaelynn Pablo, Emma Merritt, Breanna Medina, and Savannah Epting have made the Oilers one of the top teams in the state, under the direction of coach Elise Cox.
This might be the closest matchup of the week, when these two face off at Abshier on Friday (12:30 pm).
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The Woodlands Highlanders vs. Duncanville Panthers (Boys)
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It's been another fruitful endeavor this Winter for the perennial super-power The Woodlands (22-1-3).
Coach Jason Fanning's squad reaches the fourth round of the playoffs for the third-consecutive year, and have their sights set on returning to Georgetown.
The Highlanders are coming off wins against Aldine (3-0), Waller (2-2 PKs), and Cypress Springs (4-1), and possess a loaded roster, with the likes of Henrique Caputo, Rodrigo Checa, Matyas Williams, and Emilio Balderas-Berg propelling the team forward.
They now look to face Duncanville (18-2-3) who enter the Region II Tournament after defeating Weiss (3-0), Rockwall (1-0), and most recently Garland (1-0).
The Panthers defense has been a difficult unit to play against, having allowed just 15 goals in 2024 thus far, under the direction of coach Nuno Passos.
Whoever emerges victorious from this clash could very well be the Region II representative in next week's state tournament.
Terry Rangers vs. Magnolia West Mustangs
Jamey Wright (VYPE)
The Rangers continue to make history this Winter, as they reach the Regional Semifinals for the first time in program history.
Not only that, but they still have yet to be defeated this season, as Terry boasts a record of 24-0-4.
Coach Drew Brenk's exemplary roster features the likes of Runyambo Muco (40 goals, 11 assists), Jesus Rivas-Guzman (32 goals, 35 assists), Samir Mohammed Nasim (15 goals, 17 assists), and senior goalkeeper Adrian Coria (139 saves, 14 shuotuts), just to name a few.
Now that we're into the nitty gritty of the postseason, however, there is no opponent who should be underestimated.
Speaking of which, Magnolia West (18-4-4) returns to Round No. 4 for the first time since the 2015-16 season, and look to extend that streak.
The attacking front for coach Matt Motakef's Mustangs is just as efficient, with 86 goals scored on the year, which should prove to be a factor when these two Class 5A power-houses clash this Friday.
Photo acquired via Twitter (@MWHSSoccer)