GAMES
RANKINGS
AWARDS SZN: 2024 All-VYPE Boys Soccer Team powered by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
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.
...
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)
...
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
...
ALL-VYPE TEAM PHOTO GALLERY: Ossian Elgstrom -- Cinco Ranch
Photo provided by Ossian Elgstrom
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
...
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
...
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
...
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
...
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.
...
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
...
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
...
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
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.
...
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.
