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THE DEFINING 80: UIL Boys Soccer 2025-26 State Final Preview -- Klein Cain vs. Atascocita (6A D1)
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.
Some of the stars of 2025-26 Klein Cain SoccerMatt Powell (VYPE)
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). 
Some of the stars of 2025-26 Atascocita SoccerBradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Riley Rayome was named an All-American
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Even more impressive? Rayome accomplished the feat as a freshman, finishing the season with a 27-5 record.
“I am so proud of how I performed this season,” Rayome said. “I knew in my heart what I was capable of doing, and although I fell short, I definitely let the world know that Riley Rayome is a name to watch out for. I’m not satisfied and I’m going to keep climbing this ladder as high as I can — and have fun doing it.”
Another historic milestone came courtesy of Xochitl Mota-Pettis. The former Klein High School standout became the first Texas female to win an NCAA women’s wrestling national championship, capturing the 124-pound title for Quincy University.
More Lone Star talent made the podium as well. Rewa Chababo, a graduate of Mayde Creek High School, earned bronze in the 207-pound division while competing for Wartburg College, finishing the season with a 29-3 record.
And while she didn’t place, Megan Edwards of Rockwall High School earned one of the most prestigious honors of the weekend — the NCAA Elite Scholar-Athlete Award, given to the competitor with the highest GPA at the national tournament.
The first NCAA Women’s Wrestling Championship made history.
Texas made sure it was part of it.
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