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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
St. John XXIII's Elizabeth Roncal
LET'S KICK IT: Who can win TAPPS State Soccer from Houston?
Here is the run-down of the key match-ups of the TAPPS Final Four.
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St. Pius X Panthers vs. John Paul II Cardinals (Boys)
Preston Kyle of St. Pius X Soccer
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
What a year it has been on the pitch for St. Pius X.
Following a tremendous regular season, which saw the Panthers take second in TAPPS-I District II, SPX carried over that momentum into the postseason, where they currently hold a record of 15-6.
Coach Gerardo Lopez's squad is loaded with talent. From the team's leading goal-scorer Thomas McGowan (30 goals), to senior midfielder Preston Kyle (13 assists), and the young man in goal Diego Guandique (13 saves), it has become clear that St. Pius is a force worth reckoning.
After defeating Nolan Catholic in a 1-0 nail-biter last week, the Panthers now look to face off against Plano's John Paul II on Thursday.
The Cardinals (15-1-3) are coming off a 1-0 victory of their own, against Antonian College Prep.
Coach Fred Kaiser's group has plenty of depth in their own right, anchored by the experience of senior Collin McCormick.
The winner of this pivotal exhibition will advance to Friday's Final, and could very likely be crowned the TAPPS-I champion.
St. John XXIII Lions vs. Grace Community Cougars (Girls)
2023-24 St. John XXIII Girls Soccer
Doug Brown (VYPE)
Coach Zayne Ramirez and company return to the TAPPS-II State Tourney, on the heels of defeating St. Anthony Catholic (3-0), Emery/Weiner (1-0), and most recently Fort Bend Christian (6-0).
Those score-lines are indicative of the stifling defense that St. John XXIII employs, which is anchored by senior team-captain Liz Roncal, who is coming off a 2023 TAPPS first-team, all-state nod.
Additionally, the Lions are highlighted by the performances of fellow all-state honorees -- Ana Caldentey (Jr. MF) and Andrea Morales (Sr. F) -- as they prepare to take on Grace Community School in Wednesday's State Final.
The Cougars are somewhat of surprise team this Winter, given the considerable youth they have on the roster, however that hasn't stopped them from defying expectations through each round of the postseason.
Coach Chris Hemphill's roster features the talents of Ellie Durham, Addison Eli, Julia Feliciano, and senior goalie Jena Stoermer, as they are coming a crucial 3-2 victory over Regents.
The TAPPS-II Title is on the line. This is a matchup you won't want to miss.
British International Bulldogs vs. St. Thomas Episcopal Saints (Boys)
2023-24 British International School of Houston Soccer
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
British International School has had yet another exemplary showing this Winter, under the direction of coach Klaus Schoelman.
Following key wins versus Geneva School (4-0) and Cypress Christian (1-0) through the first two rounds of the playoffs, the Bulldogs now have the opportunity to advance to the TAPPS-III Final, when they face St. Thomas Episcopal on Thursday.
Some of the BISH players to watch include 2023 TAPPS All-State honorees, Felix Gonzalez and Mateo Oliveira.
On the STE-side, the Saints are coming off victories against Incarnate Word Academy (4-0), Brazos Christian (4-0), and most recently John Paul II Catholic (4-2), as they enter the state tournament.
Coach Wilberth Araujo will look to the veterans -- such as all-district selections Hunter Puryear and Joshua Eysseric -- of his young squad to propel St. Thomas Episcopal forward, with a trip to Friday's state final on the line.
