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THE DEFINING 80: UIL Boys Soccer 2025-26 State Final Preview -- College Park vs. Summer Creek (6A D2)
WHERE: Birkelbach Field -- Georgetown, TX
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COLLEGE PARK CAVALIERS
After a 4–3 penalty shootout victory over Magnolia West in the Area Round, College Park has largely enjoyed smooth sailing, flexing its form against Lakeview Centennial (5–0) and district rival Grand Oaks (2–0) in the ensuing rounds.
As expected in a Final Four matchup, however, coach Mike Jaskowiak and the Cavs were pushed to grind out a 1–0 result against Plano West a week ago, underscoring their ability to win in multiple ways. With the victory, College Park (18-3-3) punched its inaugural ticket to the UIL State Final—all in just the program’s second Tournament appearance (2019).
One factor that has set the Cavaliers apart is their palpable cohesiveness. The group operates on the same wavelength across all phases of the pitch, a rhythm driven by senior leaders—team captains Alex Harcourt in the midfield and Sebastián Hernández along the backline.
Goalkeeper Miguel Becerra fortifies the defense, while striker Salem Sharif and attacking midfielder Lincoln Wilson headline the offensive effort.
The stars of 2025-26 College Park SoccerMatt Powell (VYPE)
SUMMER CREEK BULLDOGS
What a difference a year makes. After winning just five matches the season prior, Summer Creek has engineered one of the most dramatic turnarounds in recent Texas high school soccer history.
In his first season at the helm, head coach Parker O’Quinn guided the Bulldogs from last to first in the rugged District 23-6A, then carried that momentum through the playoffs—most recently routing Vandegrift 3–0 in last week’s State Semifinals. Summer Creek (21–2–6) has more than earned its place in the UIL title game, marking the program’s first appearance.
It’s no secret where the Bulldogs’ greatest strength lies: the defense has conceded just 19 goals all season—only one of them in the playoffs. Consequently, team captains Patrick Cleveland (Sr.), Bruno Montemayor (Jr.), and Kainoa Carlsward (Jr.) form a stingy defensive core.
On the other side of the pitch, Summer Creek’s balanced attack is powered by Jacob Craven (Jr. ST), Caden Baba (Jr. MF), and Ty Fernandez (Jr. MF).
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Flower Mound’s Maci Pringle and Lorelei Ebert kept the Jaguars within striking distance early, trimming the margin to 21–19 at halftime. From there, however, SCHS dictated the tempo, applying constant pressure and capitalizing on scoring opportunities throughout the physical battle. The Bulldogs gradually built a comfortable fourth-quarter lead—stretching the margin to as many as 15—that held until the final buzzer.
Junior Erin Newsom proved instrumental on both ends of the floor, scoring 15 points, pulling down nine rebounds, and drawing the assignment of defending Flower Mound’s Pringle—efforts that ultimately earned her State MVP honors.
Summer Creek Jr. G Erin Newsom being presented with the 6A Division 1 State MVP AwardMatthew Ogle (VYPE)
Guard play was equally vital, highlighted by sophomore Ty’asia Young and junior Addison Martin—both named to the All-Tournament Team. Young delivered one of her finest performances of the season, pouring in 17 points with four assists while consistently finding inventive ways to set up her teammates. Martin added 14 points, once again weaponizing her relentless motor across every phase of the game.
Though typically known for lighting up the scoreboard, Kennedy Simpson displayed remarkable composure despite a quieter night in the box score. Still the rock of the team, the senior Tulane signee contributed in other ways, pulling down seven rebounds, adding three steals, and recording an assist.
Perhaps Summer Creek’s greatest asset—one that helped Marshall’s stacked roster finish 34–4 and claim its second UIL title—is its evident lack of ego, a trait mirrored by the head coach.
“Our biggest focus this year was staying together,” said Marshall. “Sometimes teams like this can fall apart because everyone wants to be the show. These girls bought into what you saw tonight: it can be anybody’s night. They cheered loudly for Erin when she was named MVP, and it would be the same for any of them. To be that selfless isn’t typical. They just played basketball and played together, which was so impressive to see as a coach.”
Summer Creek didn’t just win a championship—they defined what it means to play as a team. And for a squad this tight-knit, the story doesn’t end here—it’s only the beginning of a legacy.
Matthew Ogle (VYPE)