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Houston Episcopal
Bellaire, TX
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16-0-0
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After a scoreless regulation, Episcopal fell behind 1-0 in overtime before rallying for a 2-1 win over John Cooper for the program’s fourth straight Southwest Preparatory Conference title. Division I prospect Victor Velasco and Juan Rodriguez combined for 50 goals on the season. The team, made up from several members of the Houstonians club title-winning team, outscored its opponents 73-3 on the season with two of the goals allowed coming on set pieces. Episcopal’s key victory was a 1-0 win over FAB 50 Central Catholic the week after Central Catholic beat a pair of Top 25 teams from California.
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Southlake Carroll
Southlake, TX
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13-0-2
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Sixteen players have scored goals for the Dragons this year, helping to the team’s undefeated start through 15 matches. |
3 (3)
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Montverde Academy
Montverde, FL
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13-1-1*
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Season Complete. Independent school season. School Facts: Private, 1,200 students, grades K-12. NOTES: Montverde Academy's bid for a ninth straight undefeated season came up short due to one December defeat, ending its national record undefeated run at 185 matches. The Eagles, however, defeated FAB 50-ranked Tampa Jesuit along with three other district champions and two district runners-up. The team featured goalkeeper Weston King (Louisville), Bernardo Gracindo (Northeastern), Bryan Moreira (Indianapolis), Bruno De Nez, Ricardo Paiva, Pedro Melo, Xavier Laneuville, Frederico Tramonina and Ricardo Rego. |
4 (4)
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Sunnyside
Tucson, AZ
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23-0-2
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Manuel Quiroz scored three goals as Sunnyside defeated Independence 4-2 to advance to this week’s state final. The senior has a team-best 38 goals this season. |
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Cathedral
Los Angeles, CA
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20-2-4
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Omar Arrieta's first-half header gave Cathedral a lead which it held for a 1-0 victory over Mater Dei in the CIF Southern Section Division 1 semifinals. The Phantoms next face San Clemente for the title. |
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Torrey Pines
San Diego, CA
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13-1-8
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Torrey Pines avoid a first-round upset by edging La Costa Canyon in penalty kicks following a 1-1 match in the CIF San Diego Section Open playoffs. |
7 (11)
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San Clemente
San Clemente, CA
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20-2-5
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Quinn Richards delivered the game-winning goal in overtime as San Clemente defeated Edison in the CIF Southern Section Division 1 semifinals. |
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Mater Dei
Santa Ana, CA
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17-2-6*
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Mater Dei's bid for a section title ended in a 1-0 loss to Cathedral. |
9 (10)
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St. Paul's
Covington, LA
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24-1-4
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Philip Pearce and Michael Dufour scored the goals to carry St. Paul’s to a 10th straight state final match with a 2-1 state semifinal win over St. Amant. In what is becoming an annual season-ending clash, St. Paul’s will face New Orleans Jesuit in this week’s state final. |
10 (12)
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Montgomery
Santa Rosa, CA
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19-0-2
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Montgomery scored twice in the first two minutes to set the tone in the team’s 6-0 section quarterfinal win over Maria Carrillo. Oswaldo Rojas finished with two goals.
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11 (13)
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Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
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21-0-4
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Berkeley remains on course for a possible showdown with De La Salle after edging Dublin 2-1 in overtime last week in a section quarterfinal. Kinlay Watkins and Kalani Kossa-Rienzi scored for Berkeley. |
12 (15)
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New Orleans Jesuit
New Orleans, LA
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23-0-6
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Ashton Perkins netted the lone goal as Jesuit held off Northshore in the Louisiana Division I state semifinals. Jesuit will clash with St. Paul’s in the state final.
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13 (16)
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De La Salle
Concord, CA
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19-2-2
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De La Salle has rolled to a pair of postseason wins, scoring 11 goals in two matches. Things should get a little more challenging this week with a section semifinal clash with Vintage. |
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Marcus
Flower Mound, TX
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11-2-2
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Marcus received goals from three players in a 3-2 win over league rival Lewisville last week. |
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Tompkins
Katy, TX
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12-1-4
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Tompkins won a pair of match last week to climb to the top of the district standings in a strong field that includes fellow FAB 50-ranked Seven Lakes. |
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Alief Elsik
Houston, TX
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11-1-1
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Mayno Linares had a goal and one assist in each outing as Elsik won a pair of matches last week. |
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El Segundo
El Segundo, CA
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21-1-2
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El Segundo used a four-goal first half to put away Alta Loma and advance to this week's section final. The Eagles will face West Torrance. |
18 (26)
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Bellarmine Prep
San Jose, CA
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16-2-3
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Bellarmine and Watsonville will square off in a section semifinal match this week, pitting two of the section's all-time powers and a pair of nationally ranked teams this season. |
19 (28)
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San Antonio LEE
San Antonio, TX
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13-2-0
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Wilmar Aguilar continues to strengthen his case as one of the top underclass winter players this year. The junior had two assists in the team's win over rival Reagan and a goal and assist in a win over Roosevelt. |
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Brophy Prep
Phoenix, AZ
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18-3-2
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Brophy edged Chaparral 1-0 to reach the Arizona 6A state state final. Interestingly, Brophy and Hamilton started the year ranked 1-2 in Arizona by TopDrawerSoccer and now they will meet in the 6A final to finish the season. |
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Hamilton
Chandler, AZ
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19-3-0
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Channing Chasten and Jesse Maldanado scored the goals as Hamilton upended Desert Vista 2-1 in the Arizona 6A state semifinals. The win sends the Huskies into a clash with Brophy Prep for the title. |
22
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Huntington Beach Edison
Huntington Beach, CA
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16-6-5*
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After knocking off top-seeded Loyola in the section quarterfinals, Edison's postseason run ended with a 3-2 overtime loss to San Clemente. After a rocky start, Edison went 9-1-1 after the New Year before falling to San Clement. |
23 (5)
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Loyola
Los Angeles, CA
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23-2-3*
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Loyola was upset by Edison in the CIF Southern Section quarterfinals, falling 2-1 in the 98th minute of overtime. |
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Santa Ana
Santa Ana, CA
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19-6-2*
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The Orange Coast league champs, which opened the season with a loss to Loyola, upset favored Servite in the CIF Southern Section Division 1 playoffs before losing to San Clemente in the quarterfinals. Senior Edgar Canela led the team in goals and assists. |
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Servite
Anaheim, CA
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14-3-7*
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Servite's postseason ended with a loss to Santa Ana in the CIF Southern Section Division 1 playoffs. The Friars had a strong season that included a league title, a runner-up finish to Cathedral in the Lotto Sport Western Showcase, a 2-0-1 showing at the Santa Barbara College Showcase and a runner-up finish to Hamilton (Ariz.) at the adidas West Coast Showcase. |