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Bar Set High: Lutheran South men's soccer season ends in State Semis, seniors leave a legacy
03 Mar, 2021
HOUSTON - Every senior class strives to be remembered for something.
Lutheran South Academy's Braden Leimkuehler, Darryl Scheer, David Aguilera and Eli Garrabrant are ones that won't be soon forgotten for their accomplishments on the pitch.
The Class of 2021 leaves LSA soccer with three district championships, three trips to the TAPPS Final Four and the 2018 TAPPS Division II State Championship.
Definitely, a class that won't be forgotten.
<p>"They set the example year-in and year-out," LSA soccer coach Nate Hagge said. "Their success says a lot about who they are and helping set our program as a good program that can compete with anybody. It's just a testament of commitment every single year coming back and encouraging the players. This year as seniors their leadership was remarkable. They never were down, weren't ever discouraging and they really led with a heart of love." </p><p>The Pioneers reached the TAPPS Divison II State Semifinals on Tuesday in Round Rock with hopes of returning to the state title match. LSA fell short to TMI-Episcopal, 3-1, bringing an end to their season. </p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-9787720712654893" data-ad-slot="8738871937" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><div class="rm-embed embed-media"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">SOUND 🔊 UP: <a href="https://twitter.com/lsaathl?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lsaathl</a> men's soccer netted a late goal in the TAPPS State Semis on a gorgeous header by senior Darryl Scheer | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/vypecampus?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#vypecampus</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/VYPE_Live?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VYPE_Live</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LethalSoccer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LethalSoccer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LSAPioneers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LSAPioneers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/lemon_leim02?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lemon_leim02</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TAPPSsoccer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TAPPSsoccer</a> <a href="https://t.co/hXqMdBiR3Q">pic.twitter.com/hXqMdBiR3Q</a><br>— vypehouston (@vypehouston) <a href="https://twitter.com/vypehouston/status/1367200744303132673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 3, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><p>Despite the result, the overall accomplishments of a career can't be overlooked. <br></p><p>"It means a lot, I started out shadowing the goalkeeper when we won state three years ago," Leimkuehler, who finished with more than 100 saves in goal this season, said. "That was something to shoot for. Now, just being a part of this team and growing with them the past two years, it's been great. We're such a tight-knit team and we never got on each other. I think that's a good legacy to leave for future teams." </p><p>As Hagge took time standing on the field to reflect, a few moments popped into his mind from a year he will never forget. </p><p>Guiding the team through a season where COVID-19 would dictate schedules and player availability was challenging but the team never flinched when adversity arose. </p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-9787720712654893" data-ad-slot="8738871937" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>"Their flexibility and perseverance and love towards each other to make it work no matter what," Hagge said. </p><div class="rm-embed embed-media"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">VYPE Postgame: Caught up with <a href="https://twitter.com/lsaathl?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lsaathl</a> head soccer coach Nate Hagge after the match | He talked about senior class, season and more. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/vypecampus?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#vypecampus</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LSAPioneers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LSAPioneers</a> <a href="https://t.co/mMUXrSviBr">pic.twitter.com/mMUXrSviBr</a><br>— vypehouston (@vypehouston) <a href="https://twitter.com/vypehouston/status/1366878775372374025?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 2, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><p>Highlights of the season included hosting their own tournament at LSA, beating the British School 2-0 was big but the most memorable moment was coming back against The Woodlands Christian Academy after being down 1-0 at the half and scoring four goals in 10 minutes in the second half to secure that win. <br></p><p>After reflecting for a couple of days, Hagge said it will be time to look towards 2022 already, which looks once again promising for the Pioneers soccer program. </p><p>Of their 11 starters from the state semifinal on Tuesday, eight will be back in uniform next spring. They will have to replace the sure hands of Leimkuehler in goal, Scheer's speed, Aguilera in the midfield, and Garrabrant's offensive output (23 goals, 14 assists). </p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-9787720712654893" data-ad-slot="8738871937" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>"We do have a good corps coming back as long as we can fill holes like Braden [Leimkuehler] in goal and Darryl [Scheer] at center back and Eli [Garrabrant]. If we can find comparable players to fill that I think we will be good again. Our midfield will be back, we have a good set on defense. </p><p>"It is something to look forward to." </p><p>The Pioneers will return Jace Windom in the midfield, who had 19 goals and 18 assists this year. Also back will be Eli's little brother Silas, who netted four goals and four assists. Matthew Giugliano (five goals, five assists) and Nick Hatch (three goals, one assist) are also set to return. </p><p>As Leimkuehler walked off the soccer field for the last time as a Pioneer, the LSA-lifer reflected on what this has all meant to him. </p><p>"I've been at LSA since Pre-K, so basically it's been my whole life," he said. "Soccer was kind of a hidden passion of mine. I didn't start playing until the seventh grade and I just realized that I wasn't good with my feet, so I decided to use my hands. I just stayed in goal, getting sessions, training, and working with the coaches. It's meant a whole lot to me." </p><div class="rm-embed embed-media"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">VYPE Postgame: <a href="https://twitter.com/lsaathl?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lsaathl</a> senior GK Braden Leimkuehler talks with us after the match | He finished with more than 100 saves in his senior season <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/vypecampus?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#vypecampus</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LSAPioneers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LSAPioneers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/lemon_leim02?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lemon_leim02</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EliGarrabrant?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EliGarrabrant</a> <a href="https://t.co/2iEAMR72dt">pic.twitter.com/2iEAMR72dt</a><br>— vypehouston (@vypehouston) <a href="https://twitter.com/vypehouston/status/1366880544668147713?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 2, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div>
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The defending Southwest Preparatory Conference champs are the Kinkaid Falcons. While they are talented on the field, they might even be more talented in the classroom. This is the All-Academic squad in H-Town.
<p>Kinkaid has a pair of crafty pitchers in lefties Chase Pelter (TCU) and David Shaw (Rice). These guys can deal. Going around the horn it's Christian Limón (Amherst College) behind the plate, Blake Pou (Pepperdine) at first base, and Corbin Kinder (Rhodes College) in the middle infield. </p><p>The Falcons have won three SPC titles overall and two in the last five years. They will have to hold off Episcopal and St. John's.</p><p><strong><a href="https://www.shopvype.com/products/2020-vype-houston-magazine-vype-baseball-softball-preview-volume-13-number-4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 2021 VYPE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL MAGAZINE</a></strong></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.vypephotos.com/p909373673" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 2021 VYPE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL PHOTOS</a></strong></p><p><strong><a href="http://www.ourdigitalmags.com/publication/?i=695340" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO VIEW FULL DIGITAL MAGAZINE</a></strong></p>
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Trimble Tech on the Verge of First-Ever District Crown presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors
03 Mar, 2021
Last season, Trimble Tech was set for a stellar finish defeating teams like Arlington Martin and Sam Houston before a global pandemic halted the rest of their schedule. This year, Trimble Tech girls soccer is on the verge of a historic season as they inch towards the program's first-ever first-place finish in district play.
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With big wins this season over Corsicana and Haltom in non-district play and Arlington Heights, Saginaw, and Southwest in district play, the Lady Bulldogs have posted an 11-5 overall record and an undefeated 8-0 record so far in district play.
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There are only four games left in district play and by the looks of it, they aren't close to slowing down. The Lady Bulldogs' next game is Tuesday, March 2nd against Arlington Heights. The last time they faced off against Arlington Heights, Trimble Tech posted a 3-0 shutout.
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