2021 VYPE Awards: Private School Men's Soccer Player of the Year Finalists
The winners will be honored in a one-hour virtual show on Sunday, June 27 at 6 p.m. on VYPE Houston's website, Twitter account and on the VYPE Texas Facebook page and YouTube Channel! It will be an event to get dressed up for and to tune in to as it will be an evening full of special moments!
Let us get it started! Here are the finalists for Private School Men's Soccer Player of the Year!
PLAYER OF THE YEAR FINALIST: Pablo Tager, St. Thomas
Pablo Tager has a unique story. He scored 21 goals and was selected to the all-state team for the third consecutive year. Great, right? Well, he also parlayed his foot into a football spot at the University of San Diego as a kicker -- a position he was just thrust into a few seasons ago.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR FINALIST: Elijah Garrabrant, Lutheran South Academy
Lutheran South Academy's Eli Garrabrant won't be soon forgotten for his accomplishments on the pitch.
He leaves with three district championships, three trips to the TAPPS Final Four and the 2018 TAPPS Division II State Championship. The Pioneers reached the TAPPS Divison II State Semifinals but fell short to TMI-Episcopal, 3-1, bringing an end to their season.
Leading the way was all-state selection Elijah Garrabrant.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR FINALIST: Carlo Cardenas, Concordia Lutheran
The Concordia Lutheran Crusaders reached the Area Round after beating St. John XXIII in bi-district.
The headliner was senior Carlos Cardenas, who as an all-state midfielder. He was also a first-team, all-district selection.
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2021 VYPE Awards: Private School Women's Soccer Player of the Year Finalists
The winners will be honored in a one-hour virtual show on Sunday, June 27 at 6 p.m. on VYPE Houston's website, Twitter account and on the VYPE Texas Facebook page and YouTube Channel! It will be an event to get dressed up for and to tune in to as it will be an evening full of special moments!
Let us get it started! Here are the finalists for Private School Women's Soccer Player of the Year!
PLAYER OF THE YEAR FINALIST: Sara Price, St. Agnes Academy
Sara Price has been leading St. Agnes for a few years now and helped lead the Tigers to the state finals. She is one of the most lethal scorers in the state of Texas.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR FINALIST: Margo Matula, St. Pius X
The Texas A&M future star Margo Matula was an all-state soccer star for the St. Pius X the past year years. She will be a star in Aggieland.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR FINALIST: Lindsay Worthington, The Woodlands Christian Academy
The 2020-21 season for The Woodlands Christian Academy girls soccer coach Paige Riley, was also one to remember.
The Warriors were undefeated District 5 champions, posting 10 shutouts in 14 games. TWCA scored 96 goals and allowed just six.
TWCA lost in the second round of the postseason in eight rounds of penalty kicks, but the Warriors will be back. They only graduate two seniors and had six underclassmen on the roster.
Junior Lindsay Worthington was the team's MVP with 29 goals and seven assists in district play. She was named first-team, all-district.
Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is Houston's leading provider of orthopedic services, from sports medicine to joint replacement. Houston Methodist offers comprehensive diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitative services with a high standard of excellence for elite athletes, active adults and student athletes. Houston Methodist serves as the official health care provider for the Houston Texans, Houston Astros, Rice Athletics, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™, Houston Ballet, Houston Symphony and Houston Grand Opera.