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Houston Christian High School announces the hiring of Lake Creek GBB Coach Brianna "Bre" Taylor in March 2026
CHANGING OF THE GUARD: Brianna Taylor ushers in a new era at Houston Christian
“While it was brief, my time at Lake Creek really helped me grow as a coach,” Taylor said. “I’ve learned to embrace adversity and step outside my comfort zone—that’s where true development happens. As coaches and former players, our identity is often rooted in performance, particularly performing well, so it’s been about seeking different ways to achieve that. As a result, my ability to connect with players, meet them where they are, and support them has taken a tremendous leap.”
That evolution didn’t begin on the sideline, but rather through a shift in perspective during her playing career.
“Honestly, I swore I’d never become a coach or teacher when I was playing,” she said with a laugh. “But I’ve come to see this field as a true calling. Late in my collegiate career, injuries sidelined me and allowed me to view the game through a different lens. From that perspective, my IQ as a player grew, which has helped shape the kind of coach I want to be. Starting out coaching fourth graders in AAU taught me patience and how to communicate and pass on knowledge I had to earn—skills that translate well now.”
Taylor steps into a situation primed for immediate success.
Houston Christian Jr. PG A'Zyua BlairBryan Guevara (VYPE)
Houston Christian went 22–7 in 2026 and finished as the SPC 4A runner-up to The Kinkaid School, setting the stage for what could be a defining winter ahead. The Lady Mustangs return a core of high-level talent, headlined by A’Zyua Blair, who earned TABC All-State and All-SPC honors as a junior. Rising seniors Lyla Delafosse and Naddilee French further bolster a roster with both experience and ambition, as the program eyes its first championship since 2023.
Balancing those expectations with culture-building is where Taylor sees her role extending beyond the court.
“The greatness is already there at Houston Christian, so I think being a full-time coach and teacher brings a kind of ‘newness’ the girls will appreciate,” Taylor said. “When you see your coach in the halls or sit in their class, it creates a different high school experience—that’s what fosters culture. These girls have nothing to prove; they’re heading to college, and some will play at the next level. My job is to prepare them for that as best I can and be with them every step of the way.”
For Taylor, the next step isn’t just about wins—it’s about presence, perspective, and purpose, all converging in a place that already feels like home.
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).
