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FULL TIME: 2025 TAPPS-D1 Girls Soccer State Final Preview -- St. Agnes vs. Ursuline Academy
05 Mar, 2025
Out of Houston, St. Agnes Academy boasts one of the most dynamic attacks in Texas, paired with a stifling defense that has overwhelmed opponents all season.
The Tigers stormed into the TAPPS-DI State Final in Round Rock after a dominant playoff run, including a 13-0 rout of Incarnate Word Academy, a 7-0 victory over Antonian College Prep, and a commanding 4-0 semifinal win against St. Michael’s Catholic.
Led by Coach Josh Dolan, St. Agnes features a talented roster highlighted by first-team all-state selections Kaydee Amorosa (Sr. MF/Texas Tech commit) and Samantha DeCuir (Jr. D). Second-teamers Madison Taylor (Jr. F) and Grace Rossetti (Sr. D) have also played key roles in the team’s success.
After falling in last year’s state semifinals, the Tigers are determined to cap off their stellar season with the program’s first TAPPS title since 2020.
Standing in their way is a familiar powerhouse.
Defending back-to-back champions Ursuline Academy is back on the big stage, aiming for their third straight after edging past Bishop Lynch in a dramatic semifinal shootout (1-1, 5-4 PKs). The Bears, now 20-2-1, also rolled past Liberty Christian-Argyle (13-0) and John Paul II (5-0) earlier in the playoffs.
Guided by Coach Darrin Hedges, Ursuline enters the final as Texas’ No. 4-ranked team, according to MaxPreps.
First-team all-state forward Audrey Bryant (Sr./Texas-commit) spearheads the offense, supported by second-team selections Laila Nieto (Sr. MF), Makenzie Majors (Jr. F/TCU-commit), and junior playmaker Lily Marquez.
On defense, second-team honoree Ellie Teachout (Sr. D) and standout junior Ryan Fogel have helped limit opponents to just 12 goals all season.
With both teams showcasing dominance throughout the winter, this championship matchup promises to be a thrilling showdown.
Will Ursuline cement its dynasty with a third straight title, or will St. Agnes play spoiler and reclaim the crown? The answer awaits Wednesday morning at 9:30 AM at the Round Rock Multipurpose Complex.
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The Kingwood Park Panthers went 23-13 last season and snuck into the playoffs as the fourth seed. The Panthers would go three rounds deep before falling to eventual State Champ Melissa.
Coach Lindsay Gregory has tons of fire-power, led by shortstop Abbey Papadimitriou (Sam Houston-signee). Addison Gomez will also bring senior leadership.
Ava Klinefelter will patrol the outfield, while sophomores Allie Minick, Samantha Barnes, and Keilee Brown will play bigger roles in 2025.
Kingwood Park will be in the conversation for a district title based on their experience on the diamond.
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