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GAME ON: Technical Mastery from Arriazola Opens Doors for MacArthur Past District Play
PROVIDING AN UNMISTAKABLE PRESENCE IN THE ATTACKING THIRD THAT CAN TILT A GAME IN AN INSTANT, MACARTHUR JUNIOR STRIKER SANTIAGO ARRIAZOLA HAS ALREADY ESTABLISHED HIMSELF AS THE TEAM’S MOST POTENT SCORING THREAT, EARNING DISTRICT 14-6A MVP HONORS LAST WINTER.
THAT SEASON SAW THE GENERALS FINISH 11-3-6 BEFORE NARROWLY FALLING TO THE WOODLANDS IN THE OPENING ROUND OF THE PLAYOFFS, BUT ARRIAZOLA’S PERFORMANCES LEFT NO DOUBT ABOUT HIS IMPACT.
“I’ve learned to trust my instincts more as I’ve developed in the attack,” he said. “My communication and positivity with teammates have also played a big role. As a striker, my finishing technique and ability to read space have definitely improved a lot over the past few years.”
Currently, Big Mac eyes its fourth consecutive district title while aiming for a more extended postseason run, hoping to match—or surpass—the three-round journey the team produced in 2023.
For Arriazola, success comes down to more than individual skill.
“Everyone needs to be at their best when we reach that point,” he said. “We need to be giving 110 percent—not just 100. This team knows how we play, how we operate, and I feel like we’re closer than ever. So, playing as a family will be vital toward accomplishing that.”
While Arriazola is primarily a striker, he also sees the game through a broader lens, sometimes slotting into center back. He draws inspiration from the world’s best, citing Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk as a model. “I aspire to be like him because of his demeanor and how physical his play-style is. He’s utilized in set pieces too, so I try to be as well-rounded as he is.”
Part of what drives Santiago is a healthy, competitive push from home, given that his older sister, Emily, is a standout striker for MacArthur’s girls program.
“We always push ourselves to the limits, so there’s definitely a competitive aspect between us,” he said with a smile. “But we’re still there to support and root for each other when we can.”
With his instincts sharpened, his finishing refined, and his team firing on all cylinders, Arriazola represents both the present and future of MacArthur soccer. As the Generals chase another district crown and set their sights on postseason glory, it’s clear their pivotal weapon will be leading the charge every step of the way.
Brashard Miles of Nimitz Track & Field
CHASING SPEED: Miles More Than Just Star Athlete
BRASHARD MILES HAS FOUND HIS LANE —LITERALLY.
“I didn’t really like sports when I was younger,” Miles said. “But I ran a little track in middle school. My coach just pushed me to get into it. I started to like it, but by ninth grade, I loved it. I just stuck with it.”
Now, he thrives on the big stage.
“I love track... everything about it. I love being in the big races. I want to be able to compete with anyone in the state of Texas.”
His drive comes from more than competition. Personal motivation runs deep.
“My pops passed away just before seventh grade, and he always told me to go after what I want in life,” Miles said. “That really hit me hard. He’s my motivation. I have a tattoo of him walking up the steps to heaven on my arm.”
Miles is versatile on the track, competing in the 100m, 200m, 400m, and relays. But right now, his focus is on speed.
“I’m really focused on my 100 time — I want to get down to a 10.5.”

He’s also a dual-sport athlete, starring as a running back for Nimitz High School football and rushing for over 1,000 yards this season. But his long-term focus remains track.
“I love to listen to nature noises before a race to calm down. It helps me lock in.”
Off the track, life is just as full. Miles dreams of welding school — following a family tradition — and embraces the simple joys of being a teenager.
“I love a smash burger. I love Beyoncé. I love cars. I love playing The Game,” he laughed.
Family is central too. He shares life with a twin brother, who’s more of a gamer and streamer.
“It’s exhausting having a twin,” he said. “When they cause trouble, you always have to help them get out. But he’s my brother... I love him.”
For Brashard Miles, whether on the track, the football field, or navigating life, it’s about speed, focus, and heart — and he’s just getting started.

































