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THE DEFINING 80: UIL Boys Soccer 2025-26 State Final Preview -- Wakeland vs. Pieper (5A D2)
WHERE: Birkelbach Field -- Georgetown, TX
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WAKELAND WOLVERINES
Wakeland has seemingly made Georgetown its home away from home, as Friday will mark the ninth time the Wolverines compete for a UIL crown. Last week also marked the team’s tenth appearance in the State Tournament, a testament to the deep-rooted soccer culture that has helped to define Wakeland since the school opened in 2006.
Setting history aside, head coach Andy Holt and his squad now turn their focus to Pieper—the final obstacle standing between them and a sixth state championship, as well as their first banner since 2022.
Boasting a 26-1-1 record, the Wolverines feature one of the most high-octane midfield cores in Texas, led by seniors Waleed Hadj-Hamou and Cameron Warner, alongside junior Axel Alvarado. Up front, senior striker DJ Summons adds another dynamic element to Wakeland’s already potent attack.
PIEPER WARRIORS
Groundbreaking is one of the few ways to describe Pieper’s unprecedented 20-2-5 campaign this winter. After a 1–1 draw that went to a tense penalty shootout, the Warriors edged Austin LASA 4–3 last Friday, securing their long-awaited UIL State Final debut and riding a wave of peak momentum.
Seniors Blake Dildy and Nolan Masker were pivotal in the decisive penalties. Dildy, the team’s captain and leading midfield scorer, converted the game-winning kick, while Masker made two crucial saves to give the Warriors the edge.
Beyond the semifinal triumph, coach Corwyn Ritch has relied on an exceptionally balanced starting 11, featuring the talents of juniors Landon Villarreal (MF), Dominic Tondre (MF/F), Jack Blische (F), and Jackson Blankenship (MF).
Klein Cain's Noah Ballard & Parker Glenn
MATCHDAY MAYHEM: Must-See Regional Fixtures in the UIL Boys Soccer Brackets
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UIL BOYS SOCCER PLAYOFFS
2025-2026 REGIONAL FINALS
*Records (W-L-T) are denoted in parentheses -- acquired from MaxPreps
6A Division 1
Region I -- Allen Eagles (22-4-1) vs. Lake Highlands Wildcats (17-3-6)
Region II -- Klein Cain Hurricanes (17-3-5) vs. The Woodlands Highlanders (20-4)
Region III -- Atascocita Eagles (19-5-3) vs. Dobie Longhorns (18-0-7)
Region IV -- Reagan Rattlers (19-4-6) vs. Steele Knights (17-5-5)
6A Division 2
Region I -- Dallas Jesuit Rangers (21-0-2) vs. Plano West Wolves (17-5-1)
Region II -- College Park Cavaliers (16-3-3) vs. Grand Oaks Grizzlies (20-3-3)
Region III -- Summer Creek Bulldogs (19-2-6) vs. Memorial Mustangs (21-2-5)
Region IV -- Vandegrift Vipers (17-4-4) vs. Brownsville Veterans Memorial Chargers (17-5-1)
5A Division 1
Region I -- Aledo Bearcats (21-3-2) vs. Americas Trail Blazers (21-2)
Region II -- Walnut Grove Wildcats (28-0) vs. Adams Cougars (16-9)
Region III -- Spring Woods Tigers (21-2-1) vs. College Station Cougars (14-7-4)
Region IV -- Palmview Lobos (25-2) vs. Southwest Legacy Titans (18-8)
5A Division 2
Region I -- Burges Mustangs (18-5) vs. Wyatt Chaparrals (17-7-1)
Region II -- Wakeland Wolverines (24-1-1) vs. Liberty Redhawks (21-2-4)
Region III -- Austin LASA Raptors (17-4-2) vs. Bastrop Bears (16-5-4)
Region IV -- Pieper Warriors (18-2-5) vs. Liberty Hill Panthers (16-8-3)
4A Division 1
Region I -- Decatur Eagles (17-1-2) vs. Lake Dallas Falcons (9-6-6)
Region II -- Panther Creek Panthers (17-2-4) vs. Palestine Wildcats (24-3-1)
Region III -- Navasota Rattlers (23-2) vs. La Vega Pirates (24-2)
Region IV -- Davenport Wolves (15-4-3) vs. Marble Falls Mustangs (17-3-5)
4A Division 2
Region I -- Bridgeport Bulls (19-3) vs. Brownwood Lions (14-1-2)
Region II -- Pinkston Vikings (16-3-5) vs. Sunnyvale Raiders (17-5-1)
Region III -- Royal Falcons (26-1-1) vs. Lorena Leopards (16-8)
Region IV -- London Pirates (21-2-1) vs. Fredericksburg Billies (10-7-2)