WHERE: Birkelbach Field -- Georgetown, TX
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LAKE CREEK LIONS
In just her third season at the helm, head coach Alyssa Maynard has guided Lake Creek to its first-ever UIL State Final appearance. That’s not to say the Lions haven’t come close—just a year ago, they advanced to the Region III Final.
This time, however, Lake Creek broke through, securing thrilling victories over Friendswood (4–2) and Pieper (4–3) last week. Now sitting at 17-6-2, the Lions are just 80 minutes away from championship glory—fully embodying their calling card: “Leave No Doubt.”
LC is propelled by a balanced mix of youth and veteran composure, most evident in its attack—featuring juniors Hallie Montgomery, Lainy Zabiegala, and Harper Montgomery, along with sophomore Kenley Housman.
Anchoring the group is senior goalkeeper Pyper Johnson, whose presence and voice will be crucial in organizing the defense and helping dictate the tempo of the match.
GRAPEVINE MUSTANGS
From a team making its title game debut to one well-versed on the stage, Grapevine advanced to the Final Four for the ninth time since 2015, further cementing its place among the state’s elite.
At that point, the Mustangs delivered a dose of poetic justice, flipping the script on Wakeland with a 1–0 victory—the same team that eliminated them in the 2025 Semifinals. The win pushed Grapevine to 18-5-6 and secured another trip to Birkelbach Field.
Riding that momentum, the Mustangs now have the opportunity to capture their second state championship, adding to the title they claimed in 2023.
While Lake Creek has thrived behind its imposing attack, Grapevine has stifled opponents with a suffocating defensive effort. The Mustangs have recorded a program-best 24 shutouts this season, a testament to the cohesion that has become increasingly evident under head coach Steve McBride.
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WALNUT GROVE WILDCATS
To put Walnut Grove’s rapid ascension into perspective, the Wildcats haven’t lost a game since April 2, 2024—falling in the third round of the playoffs to Wakeland, during the program’s inaugural varsity season.
Since then, the momentum has only intensified. Following a 26-0-2 championship campaign a year ago, head coach Trent Kutch has guided his team to a flawless 30-0 record, most recently punctuated by a tension-filled 1–0 victory over El Paso Americas last Friday. If all goes according to plan, Walnut Grove could soon be celebrating back-to-back UIL 5A Division 1 state titles.
There’s little left to say about the remarkable prowess of midfielder Mason Kutch. The senior— a DePaul signee and reigning Gatorade Texas Boys Soccer Player of the Year—has more than earned the long list of accolades on his résumé.
This winter alone, Kutch has surpassed 50 goals, further cementing both his impact and consistency at the highest level.
However, Walnut Grove is far from a one-man operation. Senior goalkeeper Quinn Shelton—a 2025 TASCO First Team All-State selection—anchors the defense between the posts, while fellow senior Noah Toon adds stability along the backline.
Up front, sophomore Wheeler Clayton has flourished in an expanded role, building on the State Tournament MVP honors he earned last April.
COLLEGE STATION COUGARS
Entering the postseason with an 11-7-4 record, College Station had a solid foundation. Yet few could have predicted in March that the Cougars would win five consecutive games and ultimately earn a spot in Georgetown.
Defying the doubters, College Station (now 16-7-4) has shown that no opponent should be underestimated—least of all themselves—as the program makes its first-ever appearance in the UIL State Final.
Leading the charge for head coach Chad Peevey is sophomore standout Vicente Paredes, who has tallied a team-high 38 goals from the forward position. He is joined in the scoring column by fellow sophomores Khalid Alani (16 goals) and Tomas Dominguez (12).
In the midfield, junior Samuel He anchors the engine room, while Andres Martinez-Salazar (Jr. GK) provides steady poise in the penalty box.
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