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VYPE U: The Woodlands College Park Boys Soccer 2021 Season Recap
The College Park Boy's Soccer season filled with its challenges, changes, and successes came to a close on March 19th. Despite difficulties due to the pandemic, the team was able to compete in most of their games and tournaments with protocols in place to keep competitors and coaches safe.
This year also brought a new coach and many new players to the varsity team. Coach John Owens, the founding boy's soccer coach, stepped down in order to take a new position at Willis High School this year. The interim head coach, Chip Ehlert, took charge.
Overall, the team finished the season with a record of 8-16-1. They placed fourth in the district behind The Woodlands, Conroe, and Oak Ridge. One of the most prominent wins of the season was on March 12th when the team competed against Oak Ridge in a district game and won 3-1. The team advanced to the playoffs, but came up short against MacArthur and lost 3-1 in the first round.
This season was different compared to last year's abrupt halt in the middle of their schedule. The team was 9-6-3 when the UIL called the season off, and there is no indication as to how far the team would have made it in the playoffs. However, the 2021 season showcased how the boys' talent and drive against tough competitors have the potential to follow in the 2019 team's footsteps and compete in the state tournament again in the future.
Until next January, the team will be busy polishing their skills and developing the players in order to be ready for the competition ahead.
VYPE U: College Park Defeats Conroe; Headed to Playoffs
VYPE U was at Woodforest Stadium on Saturday to witness the epic district showdown between the College Park Cavaliers and the Conroe Tigers. College Park entered with a 5-1 overall record and a 2-0 district record, while Conroe had a 3-3 overall record and a 0-2 district record.
After barely missing the playoffs the past two seasons, the Cavaliers were looking to advance before playing tough district opponents, Oak Ridge and The Woodlands in the upcoming weeks. The boys brought a determined energy to the field and did not look back.
The first quarter began with Conroe quickly taking the lead after a 14 yard run from Jalen Williams. With two minutes remaining, College Park Quarterback Ty Buckmon was able to find Tight End Cody Mladenka for a score. The quarter concluded with a tied score of 7-7.
College Park Defensive Back, Curt Evangelister got the 2nd quarter started after intercepting the Conroe offense. Santos and Payne of Conroe would go on to score during the quarter leaving the Cavaliers trailing 14-17 at half time
During the beginning of the second half, the Cavaliers wasted no time as Junior, Holden Rook rushed 68 yards to give College Park the lead. Conroe compensated when Jordan Thomas scored a 21 yard touchdown to edge the Tigers over the Cavaliers. That was until College Park Wide Receiver, Alex Brigman was able to find the end zone and secure a College Park victory. The final score was 28-24, College Park.
Due to a monumental performance by College Park, they will advance to the playoffs later this season for the first time in three years. This is especially exciting for the College Park community since many members of the team are a part of Coach Madison's first senior class.
Players and fans alike will return to Woodforest Stadium to see the Cavaliers take on the Oak Ridge War Eagles this Friday at 7:00 PM as College Park looks to continue their winning streak.