Back Row: Naviah Dixon, Julia Webster, Paige Estes, Hannah Potter, Jalynn Gerard; Front Row: Annie Matthews, Chase Hubbard and Maddie Roberts
Photo by Bradley Collier of VYPE Media
Claude Minkandi
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).
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