Senior Natalie Kimmel and Junior Lily McWhorter go up for a block on the right side.
Photo by Marysa Barela.
Photo by Marysa Barela.
Senior Natalie Kimmel and Junior Lily McWhorter go up for a block on the right side.
WHERE: Birkelbach Field -- Georgetown, TX
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COLLEGE PARK CAVALIERS
After a 4–3 penalty shootout victory over Magnolia West in the Area Round, College Park has largely enjoyed smooth sailing, flexing its form against Lakeview Centennial (5–0) and district rival Grand Oaks (2–0) in the ensuing rounds.
As expected in a Final Four matchup, however, coach Mike Jaskowiak and the Cavs were pushed to grind out a 1–0 result against Plano West a week ago, underscoring their ability to win in multiple ways. With the victory, College Park (18-3-3) punched its inaugural ticket to the UIL State Final—all in just the program’s second Tournament appearance (2019).
One factor that has set the Cavaliers apart is their palpable cohesiveness. The group operates on the same wavelength across all phases of the pitch, a rhythm driven by senior leaders—team captains Alex Harcourt in the midfield and Sebastián Hernández along the backline.
Goalkeeper Miguel Becerra fortifies the defense, while striker Salem Sharif and attacking midfielder Lincoln Wilson headline the offensive effort.
The stars of 2025-26 College Park SoccerMatt Powell (VYPE)
SUMMER CREEK BULLDOGS
What a difference a year makes. After winning just five matches the season prior, Summer Creek has engineered one of the most dramatic turnarounds in recent Texas high school soccer history.
In his first season at the helm, head coach Parker O’Quinn guided the Bulldogs from last to first in the rugged District 23-6A, then carried that momentum through the playoffs—most recently routing Vandegrift 3–0 in last week’s State Semifinals. Summer Creek (21–2–6) has more than earned its place in the UIL title game, marking the program’s first appearance.
It’s no secret where the Bulldogs’ greatest strength lies: the defense has conceded just 19 goals all season—only one of them in the playoffs. Consequently, team captains Patrick Cleveland (Sr.), Bruno Montemayor (Jr.), and Kainoa Carlsward (Jr.) form a stingy defensive core.
On the other side of the pitch, Summer Creek’s balanced attack is powered by Jacob Craven (Jr. ST), Caden Baba (Jr. MF), and Ty Fernandez (Jr. MF).
WHERE: Birkelbach Field -- Georgetown, TX
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KINGWOOD MUSTANGS
This winter has taken on profound significance for Kingwood. In Adam Bell’s third year as head coach, he and the Lady Mustangs have dedicated their season to the memory of the late Pres Holcomb, the longtime KHS coach whom Bell succeeded in 2023–24. Holcomb, a respected community pillar in Humble ISD, passed away on April 5, 2025, after a battle with Stage 4 colon cancer. The Mustangs have embraced the responsibility of honoring his legacy.
Their dedication has fueled an unbeaten 26–0–2 campaign, culminating in a State Tournament berth—the program’s first in 22 years. Last Friday, they defeated Dripping Springs 1–0, propelling Kingwood to its first UIL title game since 2002 and giving the squad a shot at its first championship since 1999—and third overall.
Given the team’s flawless record, it’s no surprise the Mustangs boast a well-balanced profile across every phase. The defense has conceded just 10 goals all winter—four of them in the postseason—while the attack has produced a staggering 129 goals in 2026.
Anchoring the Kingwood backline are team captains Kate Kristiansen and Camryn Hicks, both seniors, along with Addison Abdmoulaie. Fellow seniors Concepcion Maya (Texas Women’s University signee) and Harper Mills help drive the attack alongside junior forward Ellie Wood, offering a glimpse of the collective threat the Mustangs present.
The stars of 2025-26 Kingwood Girls SoccerMatt Powell (VYPE)
FORNEY JACKRABBITS
Forney’s return to the Final Four for a second straight season—also just the second appearance in team history—proved anything but routine, as the Jackrabbits toppled previously No. 1-ranked Southlake Carroll and handed the Dragons their lone loss of the winter on Saturday afternoon.
In doing so, the Jackrabbits, led by head coach Trisha Williamson, advanced to their first-ever championship match. Forney’s 28–1 campaign reflects everything one could hope for in a contender: an unwavering ability to perform when the stakes are at their peak.
Powering this emerging standard is a roster filled with genuinely elite competitors, and few embody that distinction more than junior midfielder Addison Smith. Committed to Samford University since October, Smith leads Forney in both scoring and distribution, tallying 31 goals and 19 assists this season.
She’s supported in the attack by forwards Kalani Brundage (Jr.) and Addison Staats (Soph.), who have recorded 18 and 13 goals, respectively. Senior midfielder Devyn Gee helps drive the offense, while junior goalkeeper Cinnamon Hurst (Texas A&M-Corpus Christi commit) fortifies the defensive end with 10 shutouts this year
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