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RUN IT BACK: No. 2 Kingwood refuses to surrender the State Throne
No. 2 -- Kingwood Mustangs
Few stories were as compelling as Kingwood’s a year ago. Long chasing a UIL title that always seemed just out of reach—most recently with a Final Four run in 2024—the Mustangs finally broke through last May. Fueled by a “prove it” mentality, KHS went 34–4–1 and captured the first state championship in program history, defeating Forney 4–1 in its fifth overall tournament appearance.
Now, with a striking new ring to show for it, the team prepares to defend its crown.
Much of Kingwood’s dominance will continue to come from dual-threat junior Hunter Quentel. Recently committed to Oklahoma State, the right-hander went 18–3 last season in the circle and earned 6A Division II State MVP and District 23-6A Pitcher of the Year honors. While the lineup will feature some new combinations, it promises to be just as imposing.
When she’s not sharing the mound with Quentel, Houston signee Frei Pizarro (Sr. RHP/3B) remains a threat at the plate. The same can be said for last season’s 23-6A Defensive Player of the Year and All-Tournament selection Kendall Yates (Jr. 1B/RHP) and senior Lyndsie Gilman (Trinity Valley). Sophomore Samantha Trzecki takes over behind the plate following the graduation of 23-6A MVP Mia Gagliardi (Virginia Tech), while senior Kayla Macicek (Galveston College) patrols the outfield.
Third-year head coach Christa Williams-Yates, a former U.S. Olympian, is supported by KHS alum Jourdyn Campbell (Texas A&M, Louisiana) and Liberty standout Baylee Chandler (Houston Baptist, Texas Lutheran).
Given the talent across the roster and a proven coaching staff, there’s little debate Kingwood enters the season as one of the most well-rounded units in Texas—one that will be hard to beat.
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Whataburger Team of the Week: Kingwood Girls Soccer stays perfect as district race tightens
Kingwood has firmly asserted itself as one of the hottest teams in Texas as the season moves beyond its midway point. Under head coach Adam Bell, the Lady Mustangs have surged to an unbeaten 14-0-1 start, stacking quality results against heavyweights like Stratford and district rival Atascocita in their first meeting of the winter. The consistency of that run has placed Kingwood squarely among the state’s most reliable contenders.
A recent 1-1 draw with Summer Creek (10-3-4) offered a reminder of the volatility that explains District 23-6A, where margins are thin and results rarely come easy. Still, Kingwood’s defensive profile continues to separate it from the field. Through the early portion of 2026, KHS has allowed just four goals, a telling indicator as they position themselves in the district title race.
That defensive identity begins along the back line, anchored by 2025 Team MVP Kate Kristiansen and Addie Abdmoulaie. Both first-team all-district selections a year ago, the senior duo provides stability and composure. They’re complemented by Camryn Hicks, a second-team honoree, along with the SFA-bound Elizabeth Quinn and Helen Shamaly, forming a unit defined by cohesion.
Offensively, Texas Woman’s University signee Concepcion Maya supplies the primary scoring threat. A first-team all-district selection, Maya’s versatility allows her to influence the game as a forward or from an attacking midfield role. Behind her, senior holding midfielder Harper Mills plays an integral role in coordinating the attack, dictating tempo, and linking lines.
The second half of district play rarely offers comfort, only clarity. Kingwood has responded with control, pairing discipline at the back with purpose going forward. After a three-round postseason run a year ago, the Lady Mustangs aren’t navigating new territory—they’re reinforcing what has already been established.



































