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FULL TIME: 2025 TAPPS-D1 Soccer State Final Preview – Central Catholic vs. Parish Episcopal
However, they haven’t claimed the crown since and are eager to change that after dominant playoff victories over St. John XXIII (6-1), St. Pius X (8-7), and St. Thomas (2-1).
Guided by Coach Bartholomew Valerios, Central Catholic leans on its experienced core, including first-team all-state selections Andres Bacho (Sr. MF), Brandan Thomas (Sr. MF), Albert Arzola (Jr. D), and Jaime Heeren (Sr. GK).
Ranked No. 7 in Texas by MaxPreps, the Buttons enter as early favorites.
But Parish Episcopal won’t go down easily.
Coach Craig Savage’s squad just stunned defending champion John Paul II with a commanding 3-0 semifinal win, improving to 10-4-1.
Parish Episcopal's Brian Luna
After an early playoff exit last year, the Panthers have made a remarkable turnaround. Key contributors include second-team all-state honorees Gael Garza (Jr. F) and Brian Luna (Sr. D), along with standout midfielder Ryder Sherman (Jr.).
History is on the line when these teams clash at 9:30 AM in Round Rock—Central Catholic seeks to reclaim its championship pedigree, while Parish Episcopal looks for validation.
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Strike 'Em: San Antonio's UIL #1 Boys Soccer Ranking- LEE
Returning multiple key players, and having experience in the final rounds of playoffs, the Volunteers know what it takes to be at the top. Losing in Penalty Kicks in 2019 to Flower Mound High School, LEE looked to claim the title last year, but when the season was cut short they didn't get that opportunity. They are on the hunt now. Coming out of the gate with big wins in scrimmages already, the Volunteers strike hard!
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Coached by David Rogers, the Volunteers also return Gavin Seesholtz, Henry Bowland, Joey Batrouni, Jonathan Facio and Efrain Cortes to the field. They look to come out on top of 6A District 28 against some top contenders like Churchill and Johnson.
