UIL soccer takeaways: Austin-San Antonio region signals a shift in power away from North Texas 📸
A shift in power emerged at the UIL soccer state championships as Austin-San Antonio and Houston programs combined for eight titles.
A shift in power emerged at the UIL soccer state championships as Austin-San Antonio and Houston programs combined for eight titles.
Austin/San Antonio-area players dominate all-tournament teams following a strong UIL soccer state tournament with 4 champions and 10 semifinalists.
Two matches go to penalty kicks and another is decided late as Kingwood, College Park and Klein Cain claim UIL 6A soccer state titles.
Round Rock claimed its first-ever state championship, defeating Keller 3-1 behind a dominant MVP performance from sophomore Aiden Hernandez in the UIL 6A final.
Comal Pieper stunned Wakeland 1-0 in the 5A-DII state final behind 10 saves from Nolan Masker and a late goal from Jack Blische to complete one of the biggest upsets of the tournament.
Lake Creek rallies late to win 5A-DII title, while Walnut Grove dominates College Station to cap a perfect season in the 5A-DI state final.
Smithson Valley beats Walnut Grove 1-0 in OT to win its first state title, finishing a perfect 29-0 season behind a dominant defense.
Waco La Vega captures the 4A Division I title with a 1-0 win over Lake Dallas, while Bridgeport storms back to defeat Royal 5-2 in overtime in the 4A Division II final.
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Wimberley defeats Sunnyvale 3-1 to win the 4A D-II state title, completing a redemption run fueled by last year’s heartbreaking loss.
Celina wins its fifth straight state title with a 2-1 victory over Salado, as a late own goal decides the 4A Division I championship in Georgetown.
Round Rock faces Keller in the UIL 6A Division I state final, aiming to become the first Central Texas team since 2017 to beat North Texas for a title.
Wimberley returns to the state final after last year’s PK loss, facing Sunnyvale with a dominant defense and redemption on its mind.
Smithson Valley (28-0) faces Prosper Walnut Grove in the UIL 5A state championship, one win away from the program’s first title.
Salado faces four-time defending champion Celina in the 4A Division II state final, bringing a breakthrough season up against a Texas high school soccer dynasty.
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Smithson Valley stayed unbeaten at 28-0, defeating A&M Consolidated 2-0 to advance to the UIL Class 5A Division I state championship.
Salado breaks through with a 2-1 win over Davenport, advancing to the first state championship game in program history behind a late goal from freshman Paige Stock.
The road to Georgetown gets underway Thursday. Here’s the complete playoff schedule for area teams in the 2026 UIL girls soccer playoffs, including matchups and game times.
The road to Georgetown is underway. Here’s the complete playoff schedule for Austin–area teams in the 2026 UIL boys soccer playoffs, including matchups and game times.