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THE DEFINING 80: UIL Boys Soccer 2025-26 State Final Preview -- Klein Cain vs. Atascocita (6A D1)
UIL Boys Soccer State Championship // 6A Division 1
Klein Cain Hurricanes vs. Atascocita Eagles
WHEN: Saturday, April 11th (4/11) -- 1:30 PM
WHERE: Birkelbach Field -- Georgetown, TX
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KLEIN CAIN HURRICANES
Klein Cain has taken its trademark “REIGNCAIN” vernacular quite literally, as the defending state champions now sit just two halves away from going back-to-back on the biggest stage in Texas.
Following a decisive 2–0 victory over The Woodlands in the Region II Final, the Hurricanes’ conditioned pedigree shone through once again in the ensuing 6A Division 1 Semifinal. Despite a 0–0 draw at the end of regulation, head coach Jerson Carrasco watched his squad endure the pressure of penalty kicks, ultimately seizing control of their own fate with a 5–4 shootout victory over Allen last Friday.
Entering this decisive matchup with an 18–3–5 record, Cain has maintained the synchronized, technical efficiency that delivered its inaugural title a year ago. Senior forward Parker Glenn—last season’s State MVP—can alter the trajectory of any match in an instant and currently leads the Hurricanes with 22 goals in 2026.
In the engine room, senior midfielder Noah Ballard—team captain alongside Glenn—helps orchestrate the attack, while senior goalkeeper Donato Farina anchors the defensive end behind a formidable Klein Cain backline.

ATASCOCITA EAGLES
Emboldened by a fanbase as expansive as Klein Cain’s, Atascocita is in the midst of a playoff run of resounding proportions. Head coach Jed Garner and the Eagles not only made the program’s debut in the State Final Four a week ago, but followed it by routing Cibolo Steele 4–1 at Cy-Fair FCU Stadium to seal their place in the UIL title game. Now, all that remains for Atascocita (21–5–3) is to cap off the winter with a gold medal.
Despite being a sophomore, goalkeeper Lincoln Ramirez has already been named both a team captain and the starter—a testament to the faith Garner places in his poise between the posts. It also reflects well on the defense, anchored by captain Wyatt Bodily (Jr. CB), which hasn’t conceded more than one goal in a match since February.
On the attacking end, versatility has emerged as a defining trait for the Eagles, forcing opponents to pick their poison among the threats posed by Julian Sanchez (Jr. F), Miguel De La Cruz (Sr. F), Victor Garcia (Sr. MF), and Pedro Olvera (So. MF). 
Summer Creek's Kelvin Banks was selected by the New Orleans Saints
Nine Houston stars selected in weekend's NFL Draft
And with the first pick of the NFL Draft, the Tennessee Titans take Cameron Ward of Columbia High School…
The NFL Draft has turned into an event and the Greater Houston-area was well represented with nine athletes hearing their names called.
Three offensive lineman, two quarterbacks, a receiver, corner back, defensive line and a running back were selected. Klein Cain had two selections in Matthew Golden and Jaydon Blue, while Katy ISD’s Jalen Milroe (Tompkins) and Hayden Conner (Taylor) were picked.
The New Orleans Saints went big from Houston selecting OL Kelvin Banks (Summer Creek) and DL Vernon Broughton (Cypress Ridge).
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First Round
No. 1 Cameron Ward, Columbia High School, Miami, Drafted by Tennessee
No. 9 Kelvin Banks, Jr., Summer Creek, Texas, Drafted by New Orleans
No. 23 Matthew Golden, Klein Cain, Texas, Drafted by Green Bay
No. 24 Donovan Jackson, Episcopal, Ohio State, Drafted by Minnesota
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Third Round
No. 71 Vernon Broughton, Cy Ridge, Texas, Drafted by New Orleans
No 92 Jalen Milroe, Tompkins, Alabama, Drafted by Seattle
No. 100 Upton Stout, North Shore, Western Kentucky, Drafted by San Francisco
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Fourth Round
No. 149 Jaydon Blue, Klein Cain, Texas, Drafted by Dallas
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Sixth Round
No. 211 Hayden Conner, Katy Taylor, Texas, Drafted by Arizona
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UFDA
David Gbenda, Cinco Ranch, Texas, Signed with Titans
KC Ossai, Oak Ridge, Signed with Texans
































