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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
Goose Creek Memorial's Carlos Gonzalez celebrates a goal that gave them the lead in Round 4 against University
THE FINAL STAGE: Seven Lakes, Goose Creek Memorial heading to State
Goose Creek Memorial extends their tremendous season by reaching the State Tournament for the first time in program history, and are the last remaining Houston-based team in the Class 5A playoffs.
As teams and fans prepare to travel to Birkelbach Field this week, it's time to examine the best that H-Town has to offer in the State Final Four.
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Seven Lakes Spartans vs. Duncanville Panthers (Boys)
Photo acquired via Twitter (@KatyISDAthletic)
It's no secret that Seven Lakes has been one of the state's most dominant programs in recent memory. Reaching the State Tournament three years in a row speaks for itself.
The Spartans (23-1-2) reminded audiences of that when they claimed a 4-0 victory over a familiar and formidable opponent Cinco Ranch this past Saturday.
Coach James Krueger was very clear about what the team's mission was prior to their playoff run, and that was to progressively make their way back to Georgetown, in hopes of becoming the first Class 6A team to go back-to-back.
Seven Lakes' star-studded roster consists of Kortay Koc, Ben Aviles Vera, Aidan Morrison, Noa Stasic, and Daniel Ejerenwa, among others.
They're only two games away from completing their mission, and it begins with Duncanville on Friday.
The Panthers (20-2-3) are coming off a thriller against Cy Woods, in which they emerged victorious on a score of 1-0.
Under the direction of coach Nuno Passos, D'Ville enters the state final-four for the first time since 1986.
They feature the talents of Nathanael Zozaya, Jesus Diaz, and Leonardo Coronado, just to name a few.
Seven Lakes Spartans vs. Prosper Eagles (Girls)
Both the Seven Lakes Girls and Boys team celebrate their Region III Championship
Photo acquired via Twitter (@KatyISDAthletic)
It's been another tremendous year for coach Kaitlyn Eidson and company, as the Spartans return to the state tournament for the first time in over a decade.
Seven Lakes (19-3-5) is coming off clutch wins against Pearland (3-0) and rival Katy Jordan (2-1) and look to carry that momentum all the way to Birkelbach Field this Friday.
They were buoyed by the instrumental performances of Wagoner Towsen and Maria Castro on the attack, while Sydney Hill, Valerie Trinh, and Carly Drescher anchor a stifling Spartan defense.
The Katy ISD reps now look to face Prosper in the State Semis.
Coach Matt Dickinson and the Eagles (24-2-2) reach the State Tournament for the first time in program history, on the heels of a thrilling game over Marcus, which saw them win in a penalty shootout (4-2).
Prosper is headlined by the talents of Maggie Manning, Brooklyn Miller, Reagan Roberts, and Olivia Hess.
Goose Creek Memorial Patriots vs. Midlothian Panthers (Boys)
Matthew Ogle (VYPE)
What a year it has been for Goose Creek Memorial Soccer!
While the girls' program made history by reaching the fourth round, the boys are on a momentous run of their own, having reached the State Tournament for the first time in school history.
Coach William Freeman's roster is loaded from top to bottom, with the likes of Carlos Gonzalez, Ramon Diaz, Christian Velasco, and Oliver Reyes propelling the Patriots to new heights.
Their lock-down defense (only 23 goals allowed in 2024) is complemented by a relentless attack that has scored over 100 goals on the year, and will undoubtedly come into play when GCM plays Midlothian this Friday.
The Panthers (23-2-3) are heading to Georgetown for the first time as well, following their 3-0 win over Burgess this past Saturday.
Midlothian has put up similar stats under the direction of coach Austin Guest, and are headlined by Ayden Hildreth, Landon Exley, Caden Naizer, and Kyle Allen.
