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2022-23 MacArthur Generals Boys Soccer
KICK OFF: 6A Boys Soccer repping H-Town in Rd. 1 of UIL Playoffs
Throughout the Winter season, several teams have shined on the pitch and now is the time for them to prove they have what it takes to go the distance and reach the State Tournament in Georgetown, TX within the next month.
Fortunately for Houston, nearly 50 Boys 6A teams show tremendous potential to reach that point.
Here are the clubs that will be representing H-Town between this Thursday and Saturday, in the opening round (Bi-District) of the UIL Playoffs.
6A Boys Soccer
*Record Format: W-L-T (Tournament games not included)
*List is ordered alphabetically
Aldine Mustangs
2022-23: 6-2-2/Finished 3rd in District 14-6A
Head Coach: Melbin Barahona
Bi-District Matchup: v. College Park
Alief Elsik Rams
2022-23: 13-2-3/Finished 2nd in District 23-6A
Head Coach: Vincenzo Cox
Bi-District Matchup: v. Clear Creek
Alief Taylor Lions
2022-23: 5-7-7/Finished 4th in District 23-6A
Head Coach: Jose Leal
Bi-District Matchup: v. Clear Springs
Bellaire Cardinals
2022-23: 8-4/Finished 3rd in District 18-6A
Head Coach: Michael Edwards
Bi-District Matchup: v. Cypress Creek
Channelview Falcons
2022-23: 6-5-3/Finished 4th in District 22-6A
Head Coach: Ronnie Simicek
Bi-District Matchup: v. Kingwood
Cinco Ranch Cougars
2022-23: 9-3-5/Finished 3rd in District 19-6A
Head Coach: Ryan Searle
Bi-District Matchup: v. Ridge Point
Clear Creek Wildcats
2022-23: 10-6-3/Finished 3rd in District 24-6A
Head Coach: Dennis Cobb
Bi-District Matchup: v. Alief Elsik
Clear Lake Falcons
2022-23: 9-8-4/Finished 4th in District 24-6A
Head Coach: Jered Shriver
Bi-District Matchup: v. Strake Jesuit
Clear Springs Chargers
2022-23: 9-4-5/District 24-6A Champions (8-1-3)
Head Coach: Kenny Webb
Bi-District Matchup: v. Alief Taylor
College Park Cavaliers
2022-23: 10-4-2/Finished 3rd in District 13-6A
Head Coach: Mike Jaskowiak
Bi-District Matchup: v. Aldine
Conroe Tigers
2022-23: 9-5-2/Finished 5th in District 13-6A
Head Coach: Michael Pistor
Bi-District Matchup: v. MacArthur
Cypress Creek Cougars
2022-23: 7-5-2/Finished 3rd in District 17-6A
Head Coach: Joshua O’Dear
Bi-District Matchup: v. Bellaire
Houston Memorial Mustangs Boys Soccer
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Cypress Lakes Spartans
2022-23: 8-3-3/Finished 2nd in District 16-6A
Head Coach: Franklin Cartagena
Bi-District Matchup: v. Klein Forest
Cypress Ridge Rams
2022-23: 11-1-2/District 17-6A Champions (10-0-2)
Head Coach: Chris Helton
Bi-District Matchup: v. Houston Heights
Cy Springs Panthers
2022-23: 10-4-3/Finished 3rd in District 16-6A
Head Coach: Diego Pinto
Bi-District Matchup: v. Waller
Cy Woods Wildcats
2022-23: 9-2-4/District 16-6A Champions (8-2-4)
Head Coach: Joseph Carmichael
Bi-District Matchup: v. Klein Cain
Dickinson Gators
2022-23: 11-3-3/Finished 2nd in District 24-6A
Head Coach: Daniel Edinburgh
Bi-District Matchup: v. Pearland
Dobie Longhorns
2022-23: 12-0-3/District 22-6A Champons (10-0-2)
Head Coach: Justo Manrique
Bi-District Matchup: v. Humble
Eisenhower Eagles
2022-23: 6-2-2/Finished 2nd in District 14-6A
Head Coach: Dan Bui
Bi-District Matchup: v. Grand Oaks
Fort Bend Austin Bulldogs
2022-23: 9-5-2/Finished 4th in District 20-6A
Head Coach: Francisco Diaz
Bi-District Matchup: v. Seven Lakes
Fort Bend Bush Broncos
2022-23: 11-3-3/Finished 2nd in District 20-6A
Head Coach: Sebastian Pineda
Bi-District Matchup: v. Katy Jordan
George Ranch Longhorns
2022-23: 9-5-3/Finished 3rd in District 20-6A
Head Coach: Matthew Jackson
Bi-District Matchup: v. Katy Paetow
Grand Oaks Grizzlies
2022-23: 10-3-3/Finished 2nd in District 13-6A
Head Coach: Shane Ulbricht
Bi-District Matchup: v. Eisenhower
Heights Bulldogs
2022-23: 7-5/Finished 4th in District
Head Coach: Hank Deslaurier
Bi-District Matchup: v. Cypress Ridge
Houston Memorial Mustangs
2022-23: 11-5-3/Finished 2nd in District 17-6A
Head Coach: Bryce Haskett
Bi-District Matchup: v. Houston Westside
Houston Westside Wolves
2022-23: 8-4/Finished 2nd in District 18-6A
Head Coach: Guillermo Ospina
Bi-District Matchup: v. Houston Memorial
Humble Wildcats
2022-23: 12-1-8/Finished 2nd in District 21-6A
Head Coach: Saul Keene
Bi-District Matchup: v. Dobie
Katy Jordan Warriors
2022-23: 10-5-2/Finished 3rd in District 19-6A
Head Coach: Jason Meekins
Bi-District Matchup: v. Fort Bend Bush
Katy Paetow Panthers
2022-23: 10-2-5/Finished 2nd in District 19-6A
Head Coach: Vincenzo Vaccaro
Bi-District Matchup: v. George Ranch
Kingwood Mustangs
2022-23: 9-1-6/District 21-6A Champions (8-1-5)
Head Coach: Bryan Jennings
Bi-District Matchup: v. Channelview
Klein Cain Hurricanes
2022-23: 6-4-4/Finished 4th in District 15-6A
Head Coach: Donald Brunell
Bi-District Matchup: v. Cy Woods
Klein Forest Eagles
2022-23: 8-8-1/Finished 5th in District 15-6A
Head Coach: Roger Ramirez
Bi-District Matchup: v. Cypress Lakes
Lamar Texans
2022-23: 10-5-1/District 18-6A Champions (9-3)
Head Coach: Jeremy Davison, M. Ed., CAA
Bi-District Matchup: v. Northbrook
Langham Creek Lobos
2022-23: 9-5-3/Finished 4th in District 16-6A
Head Coach: Chad Monk
Bi-District Matchup: v. Tomball
MacArthur Generals
2022-23: 15-0/District 14-6A Champions (14-0)
Head Coach: Salvador Fernandez
Bi-District Matchup: v. Conroe
Northbrook Raiders
2022-23: 8-6-4/Finished 4th in District 17-6A
Head Coach: Jonathan Claydon
Bi-District Matchup: v. Lamar
North Shore Mustangs
2022-23: 11-4-2/Finished 4th in District 21-6A
Head Coach: Richard Hurtado
Bi-District Matchup: v. Pasadena
Pasadena Eagles
2022-23: 7-1-4/Finished 2nd in District 22-6A
Head Coach: Gavin Bruce
Bi-District Matchup: v. North Shore
Pearland Oilers
2022-23: 10-2-8/Finished 3rd in District 23-6A
Head Coach: Scott Macneish
Bi-District Matchup: v. Dickinson
Ridge Point Panthers
2022-23: 11-2-4/District 20-6A Champions (10-2-4)
Head Coach: Bryan McDonald
Bi-District Matchup: v. Cinco Ranch
Sam Rayburn Texans (Pasadena)
2022-23: 8-6-3/Finished 3rd in District 22-6A
Head Coach: Carlos Manrique
Bi-District Matchup: v, Summer Creek
Seven Lakes Spartans
2022-23: 15-1-1/District 19-6A Champions (15-0-1)
Head Coach: Jim Krueger
Bi-District Matchup: v. Fort Bend Austin
Strake Jesuit Fighting Crusaders
2022-23: 14-2-2/District 23-6A Champions (12-0-2)
Head Coach: Bill McDonald
Bi-District Matchup: v. Clear Lake
Summer Creek Bulldogs
2022-23: 9-4-1/Finished 3rd in District 21-6A
Head Coach: Jose Trevino
Bi-District Matchup: v. Pasadena Rayburn
The Woodlands Highlanders
2022-23: 19-2-2/District 13-6A Champions (14-0-2)
Head Coach: Jason Fanning
Bi-District Matchup: v. Spring Westfield
Tomball Cougars
2022-23: 9-3-2/District 15-6A Champions
Head Coach: Martin Metcalf
Bi-District Matchup: v. Langham Creek
Waller Bulldogs
2022-23: 7-5-2/Finished 2nd in District 15-6A
Head Coach: Victor Garcia
Bi-District Matchup: v. Cy Springs
Westfield Mustangs
2022-23: 6-4-4/Finished 4th in District 14-6A
Head Coach: Brian Murdaugh
Bi-District Matchup: v. The Woodlands
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Kyron Jones Shadow Creek
VYPE Football 2020 Preview: District 23-6A
PRESEASON RANKINGS
Alvin
(Bold Denotes Playoffs)
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VYPE PRESEASON AWARDS
Most Valuable Player
Kyron Drones, Shadow Creek
Offensive MVP
Ja'Den Stewart, Pearland Dawson
Defensive MVP
Cameron Whitfield, Pearland Dawson
Breakout Player of the Year
Jaylen Lane, Shadow Creek
Sleeper Team
Alief Hastings
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SHUFFLE IT UP! OUT GOES BRAZOSWOOD AND GEORGE RANCH AND INSERT ALVIN AND DEFENDING 5A DIVISION I STATE CHAMPION SHADOW CREEK. SO, ON PAPER, THAT'S A FAIR TRADE. THE TOP OF THIS DISTRICT IS LOADED WITH THE LIKES OF THE SHARKS AND THEN PERENNIAL POWERS PEARLAND, DAWSON AND STRAKE JESUIT. SO, HOW DOES IT SHAKE OUT IN 2020?
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So, now the Sharks move up a class. They return 10 starters from a year ago and they have DI talent all over the place. Offensively, the unit is led by Baylor-commit Kyron Drones, who was an Elite 11 Finalist this summer. Drones finished with more than 4,000 yards of total offense (3,390 passing) en route to being named the 5A Division I State Championship game MVP. He has weapons to throw to.
Returning includes University of Houston-commit CJ Guidry (612 yards, 9 TDs) and Baylor-commit Randy Masters (356 yards, 5 TDs) at receiver and rising recruit Trent McGaughney at TE. On the line, watch for Caleb Leonard. Defensively, UH-commit Jalen Emery (70 tackles) will lead the secondary along with Jaylen Lane (5 INTs), while rising recruit Terrence Cooks II (who has 35 offers) will patrol the linebacking corps. The motto for 2020 is ACF (Attack- Compete-Finish).
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Dawson is coming off a big year, where it won District 23- 6A. It was the first district title since 2016 and first 10-win season for the Eagles since 2013. Dawson will have to find a replacement for dual-threat QB Myles Kitt-Denton, who had over 2,300 total yards a year ago. Offensively, Ja'Den Stewart (1,155 yards, 14 TDs) will tote the rock and he will be leaned on early. Defense will be the calling card. District 23-6A Defensive MVP Cameron Whitfield (79 tackles, 23 TFL, 8 sacks) is back.
Other key pieces include first-team, all-district picks corner David Fisher (4 INTs), safety Blake Smith (41 tackles, 2 INTs) and linebackers Darien Flynn (47 tackles, 11 TFL) and Carter Ostrom (56 tackles, 4 sacks). The kicking game will also be solid with five-star Carter Brown. He made 15 of 16 field goals, was 45 of 48 on extra points and averaged 37 yards per punt a year ago.
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Last year, the Crusaders reached the third round of the playoffs for only the second time in history after another 10-win season. Could they go farther in 2020? Strake Jesuit returns 13 starters. Offensively, the line will be solid led by first-teamer Max Merril, who has offers from schools in all Power 5 conferences. He will be helped on the line by Luke Melton (first-team) and Sean Lade (second-team). They will have to replace the production of Will Dickason at QB and Texas baseball-signee Dylan Campbell at RB, who rushed for more than 2,000 yards. Alex May and Joel Crawford will be looked towards to fill his shoes.
Defensively, Harvard-commit Jacob Psyk will lead the line as they try to be the No. 1 rush defense in the district again. Other names to remember include FB Jake Foster (first-team), WR Robert Smith (second-team), TE Thomas Jewett, DE Reid Codwell (first-team), ILB Jayce Bordelon and DB Lance Saizen.
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PEARLAND OILERS
Things will look much different in Pearland in 2020. Gone is QB JD Head, who is off to Louisiana Tech, while RB Brandon Campbell transferred to Katy before deciding to forego his senior year. The offense brings back no first-team picks but will be led by running back Torrance Burgess, who rushed for more than 1,000 yards a year ago.
Other names to remember on offense include WR Cedric Mitchell, RB Darius Hale and kicker Caleb Mendez. Defensively, the Oilers will be solid with the return of DE Christian Sauter, OLB Dylan Dixson and S Kelekolio Linton — the trio were named first- team, all-district. Amari Deason will be another name to remember on the line.
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ALIEF HASTINGS BEARS
Hastings finished tied for fourth a year ago but just missed out on the playoffs after going 4-6. The 2019 season also saw the end of the David Martel-era as he retired after seven seasons at Hastings with a 27-45 record. Offensive Coordinator Tomas De La Rosa was promoted to take over the reigns of the program. Offensive lineman Jonathan Clark is back after earning second-team, all-district honors. Defensively, cornerback Winfred Donahue is coming off a second-team, all-district season. Hastings has to figure out how to create more turnovers after only recording two interceptions and eight fumble recoveries in 2019.
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ALIEF TAYLOR LIONS
For a third-straight year, Alief Taylor was held to just three wins and have not made the playoffs since 2016. There will be a new head man roaming the sidelines in 2020 after Brian Randle left for the Mayde Creek job, so step in former Fort Bend Bush Offensive Coordinator Shawn Gray. It will be a bit of a rebuild. The Lions' offense ranked next to last, while the defense was in the top four in the district a year ago. Esteban Torres returns after passing for 801 yards and rushing for another 332 with eight total touchdowns. Torres actually made first- team, all-district as a punter, averaging 40 yards a punt. Other players to watch include WR Anthanase Mwamba, DT Maize Washington and ILB Everett Haven.
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ALIEF ELSIK RAMS
The Rams are in full-on rebuild mode heading into 2020. Elsik returns zero all-district picks from a year ago, which saw them go 2-8. Last year was an improvement for Elsik after posting an 0-10 mark in 2018, which was the first winless season since 1980 for the program. Elsik averaged 207.9 yards per game on offense and gave up 276.7 per game on defense. Ja'Marcus Ledet found some playing time as a sophomore and passed for 385 yards and two scores. Others to watch include David Haley, Joseph Nathaniel and Christopher Garrett.
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ALVIN YELLOWJACKETS
Moving over from District 24-6A are the Alvin Yellowjackets, who went 0-10 a year ago and have not posted a win since
the 2017 season, when they went 3-6. This is year two for Tim Tekyl at Alvin. Defensively, Alvin led the district when it came to fumble recoveries with 12 but ranked last in interceptions with zero. Defensive tackle Larry Vojacek is coming off a sophomore season where he earned second-team, all-district honors. Other players to watch include Daniel Blume, Ronald Broussard and Richard Valdez.