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San Jacinto College Soccer 20171

2017 San Jacinto College SOCCER Roster

No. Name Pos. Yr. Hometown/High School (Previous College)

1 Luis Rodriguez GK Soph. Franklin, Tennessee / Centennial HS (Delta State University)2 Luis Bencomo D Soph. Barquisimento, Venezuela / Colegio Monsenor (Coastal Carolina University)3 Ziggy Nunez D Soph. Houston, Texas / Lone Star College4 Yousri Benothame D Soph. Monaco, France / Cowley Community College 5 Oscar Aragon CB Soph. Magnolia / Magnolia HS6 Carlos Blasco M Soph. Madrid, Spain / La Inmaculada7 Heiko Leinweber M Soph. Goch, Germany / Lausitzer Sportschule Cottbus8 Reda Chokaf F Soph. Montreal, Canada / Cloud County College9 Ivan Rosales M Soph. Pasadena / Sam Rayburn HS11 Diego Vazquez F Soph. Madrid, Spain / IES El Burgo de las Rozas12 Jose Duarte D Soph. Houston / Summer Creek HS13 Reyes Vargas M Soph. Mount Pleasant / Mt. Pleasant HS14 Carlos Ibarra F Soph. Houston / Dobie HS15 Ivan Cruz M Soph. Bogota, Columbia / Colegio Cambridge17 Cyrus Harmon M Fresh. Buchanan, Liberia / Lighthouse Mission Academy18 Oscar Hernandez M Fresh. Dallas / Collin College19 Francois Haba M Fresh. Dallas / Richland College20 Ryan Medilah M Soph. Paris, France / Cloud County College21 Savio Adams M Soph. Cape Town, South Africa / Zeekoevlei22 Artur Luca M Fresh. Sao Pablo, Brazil / Colegio Avanco23 Jourdain Fletcher F Fresh. Montego Bay, Jamaica / Cornwall College24 Matthew Porteus D Fresh. Newburgh, Scotland / Bell Baxter HS25 Juan Martinez D Fresh. Houston / Crosby HS26 Carlos Valdez F Fresh. Houston / Episcopal HS27 Philip Pilz D Fresh. Munich, Germany / Lausitzer Sportschule Cottbus28 Brandon Salazar F Soph. Houston / George Bush HS29 Omar Pacheco M Fresh. Houston / Sam Rayburn HS30 Chris Loza D Fresh. Deer Park, Texas / Deer Park HS42 Julius Williams F Fresh. Monrovia, Liberia / St. Peter Lutheran99 Bryan Tello GK Fresh. Houston / Westfield HSRS Mario Andrade M Soph. Baytown / Goose Creek Memorial HS


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Player Bios

01Luis

RodriguezSoph. | GK | Franklin, Tennessee (Centennial HS / Delta State University)Club: Tennessee Soccer Club

02Luis

BencomoSoph. | D | Barquisimento, Venezuela (Colegio Monsenor /Coastal Carolina University)Club: Club Deportivo Lara

03Ziggy

NunezSoph. | D | Houston, Texas (Lone Star College)Club: Texans Soccer Club

04Yousri

BenothameSoph. | D | Monaco, France (Cowley Community College)Club: AS Monaco FC

05Oscar

AragonSoph. | CB | Magnolia (Magnolia HS)Club: Houston Dynamo Academy

06Carlos

BlascoSoph. | M | Madrid, Spain (La Inmaculada)Club: Sporting de Hortaleza

07Heiko

LeinweberSoph. | M | Goch, Germany (Lausitzer Sportschule Cottbus)Club: FC Energie Cottbus

08Reda

ChokafSoph. | F | Montreal, Canada (Cloud County Community College)Club: Pointe Claire



Player Bios

11Diego

VazquezSoph. | F | Madrid, Spain (IES El Burgo de las Rozas)Club: Las Rozas CF

12Jose

DuarteSoph. | D | Houston (Summer Creek HS)Club: Houston Dynamo Academy

13Reyes

VargasSoph. | M | Mount Pleasant (Mount Pleasant HS)Club: Huskies Academy

14Carlos

IbarraSoph. | F | Houston (Dobie HS)Club: Houston Dynamo Academy

15Ivan

CruzSoph. | M | Bogota, Columbia (Colegio Cambridge)Club: Fortaleza

09Ivan

RosalesSoph. | M | Pasadena (Sam Rayburn HS)Club: Houstonians FC

Ziggy Nunez• 2017 SEASON Carlos Ibarra• 2017 SEASON


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Player Bios

17Cyrus

HarmonFresh. | M | Buchanan, Liberia (Lighthouse Mission Academy)Club: BYC

18Oscar

HernandezFresh. | M | Dallas (Collin College)Club: Ayses Soccer Club

19Francois

HabaFresh. | M | Dallas (Richland College)Club: Ayses Soccer Club

20Ryan

MedilahSoph. | M | Paris, France (Cloud County Community College)Club: La Camillenne

21Savio

AdamsSoph. | M | Lotus River, Cape Town (Zeekoevlei HS)Club: Oasis FC

22Artur

LucaFresh. | M | Sao Pablo, Brazil (Colegio Avanco)Club: G.R. Barueri

Carlos Blasco • 2016 SEASON Ivan Rosales • 2016 SEASON



Player Bios

28Brandon

SalazarSoph. | F | Houston (George Bush HS)Club: Houstonians FC

27Philip

PilzFresh. | D | Munich, Germany (Lausitzer Sportschule Cottbus)Club: FC Energie Cottbus

23Jourdain

FletcherFresh. | F | Montego Bay, Jamaica (Cornwall College)Club: MoBay United

24Matthew

PorteusFresh. | D | Newburgh, Scotland (Bell Baxter HS)Club: AM Soccer

25Juan

MartinezFresh. | D | Crosby (Crosby HS)Club: Houston Dynamo Academy

26Carlos

ValdezFresh. | F | Houston (Episcopal HS)Club: Houstonians FC

Diego Vazquez • 2017 SEASONSavio Adams • 2016 SEASON


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Player Bios

29Omar

PachecoM | Fresh. | Houston (Sam Rayburn HS)Club: Houston Dynamo Academy

30Chris

LozAD | Fresh. | Deer Park (Deer Park HS)Club: Space City FC

99Bryan

TelloGK | Fresh. | Houston (Westfield HS)Club: Texans Soccer Club

RSMario

AndradeM | Soph. | Baytown (Goose Creek Memorial HS)Club: Houstonians FC

42Julius

WilliamsFresh. | F | Monrovia, Liberia (St. Peter Lutheran)Club: Elwa United



Coaching staff Bios

Ian SpoonerHead CoachWestern Michigan University (2005) Overall Record: 70-28-3 (five seasons) Conference Record: 40-16-1 (five seasons)

Ian Spooner, now in his 10th season overall with the San Jacinto College men’s soccer program, is beginning his sixth as head coach. Spooner served four years as an assistant coach, was the interim head coach in 2012, and earned the top spot as head coach in the summer of 2013. Through all the transitions, the former collegiate goalkeeper has upheld the tradition of excellence that is San Jacinto College men’s soccer.

Last season San Jac went 17-6-1 overall, completing the 2016 season with a third-place finish at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) national championship. The return trip to nationals was the seventh for the San Jacinto College men’s soccer program and second for Spooner. Twelve players, nearly half of the 2016 San Jacinto College soccer team, signed National Letters of Intent to continue their educational and soccer careers at four-year institutions. Sophomores Jefry Hernandez (defender) signed with St. Thomas University (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics); Luis Almeida (midfielder) and Ricardo Ramos (forward) signed Wayland Baptist University (NAIA); Jorge Callejas (forward) signed with West Texas A&M University (National Collegiate Athletic Association DII); Hikahurito Meike (forward) signed with Midwestern State University (NCAA DII); Antone Jarvis (forward) signed with University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (NCAA DI); and Brayan Gomez (defender) signed with West Florida University (NCAA DII). Freshmen Pablo Iles Cruz (defender) and Bruno Pagani (midfielder) signed with Azusa Pacific University (NCAA DII); Paul Tyson (goalkeeper) signed with Georgia State University (NCAA DI); and Rigas Rigopolous (defender) signed with California Polytechnic State University (NCAA DI). San Jac forward Donald Benamna, who played during the 2015 season, joined the University of Central Arkansas (NCAA DI) in January for their 2017 season.

In 2015 San Jac went 12-6-1 overall. At the end of the season San Jac was ranked second in the region. Five student-athletes – Roberto Diaz, Derick Gonzalez, Prince Ihencaho, Ricardo Olaya and David Koloko – signed National Letters of Intent to continue their collegiate soccer careers at four year colleges or universities.

The 2014 season was full of ups and downs, but as a whole the team played hard and with a purpose. Three student-athletes earned postseason honors, led by Ian Barbosa and

Prince Ihenacho, who were all-region selections. Roberto Diaz Fernandez was the team’s newcomer of the year. Two players signed National Letters of Intent to continue their education and soccer careers at four-year colleges or universities. Overall, San Jac posted a 9-11 record.

The 2013 season was one for the record books for San Jac men’s soccer. Spooner guided his team to a third place national finish at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I men’s soccer championship, setting a new school record with 20 wins. The 2013 squad finished 20-2-0 overall, with just one regular season loss, en route to the national semifinal appearance. Six student-athletes earned NJCAA or National Soccer Coaches Association (NSCAA) All-American honors, and 11 went on to sign National Letters of Intent at four-year colleges or universities.

In 2012, Spooner’s first as the leader of the program, San Jacinto College went 12-4-1 overall, and 6-2 in conference play. San Jacinto College didn’t make it past the regional tournament that season, but all was not lost. Three players earned NJCAA or NSCAA recognition, led by Jose Seoane, who was named a NJCAA second-team All-American, NSCAA first-team All-region, and the team’s newcomer of the year. Pablo Vasquez also earned national recognition.

From 2008 to 2011, Spooner was an assistant coach under then Head Coach David Santesteban. He helped San Jac to the national runner-up in 2008, the most successful season in San Jacinto College men’s soccer history. Three players were named NJCAA and NSCAA All-Americans, and five others earned national recognition. Kieron Bernard, the team’s defensive MVP, signed a professional contract with the Austin Aztex FC. From 2009 to 2011, Spooner helped the Coyotes return to the regional championship.

Spooner spent the 2005-06 season as the assistant coach at Cumberland University of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). He holds a United States Soccer Federation National “C” Coaching License. He spent two and a half years working for the Challenge Soccer Club, and four years as a professional staff coach for Space City Soccer Club.

Spooner hails from Houston, but played collegiately at Western Michigan University from 2001-2005. As a keeper for the Broncos, he was named the Mid-American Conference player of the week in September of 2003. Spooner was the 2004 Western Michigan University Most Valuable Player and the 2001 newcomer of the year. He helped the Broncos to the 2003 MAC championship and the 2004 MAC runner-up.

Spooner holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Western Michigan University.


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Coaching staff Bios

Pablo ReyesAssistant CoachLouisiana State University at Alexandria (2016)Second Season

Jesse Suarez-CastroVolunteer Assistant CoachLouisiana State University at AlexandriaFirst Season

Carie MuellerAthletic TrainerOttawa University (2005) Sixth Season

San Jac alumnus Pablo Reyes is entering his second year as assistant coach for the San Jacinto College men’s soccer program.

Originally from Houston, Reyes attended North Shore Senior High school where he helped the team reach three consecutive Regional Quarterfinal appearances. As a senior, Pablo captained the side and was named District 21-5A offensive player of the year, second team all-region, and academic all-state team member. After high school Reyes played at San Jac during the 2012 and 2013 seasons. During his sophomore year, he helped San Jac finish third at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) national tournament.

After graduating from San Jacinto College, Reyes spent two seasons at Louisiana State University at Alexandria, helping to launch its men’s soccer program. In the first two years of the program’ s history, Reyes helped the team to two consecutive playoff berths. In his senior year, Reyes captained the team and received the Red River Athletic Conference Champions of Character award.

Pablo holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from Louisiana State University at Alexandria.

Carie Mueller enters her sixth year at San Jacinto College. She came to San Jac after spending two years as an assistant athletic trainer for the University of North Texas. There, she worked with the women’s basketball, tennis, and football teams, and was also the insurance liaison for all sports. Prior to her time at UNT, Mueller spent four years as a head athletic trainer for the Arena Football League.

Originally from Oskaloosa, Kansas, Mueller received her bachelor’s degree in 2005 from Ottawa University while also on an athletic scholarship for basketball. She then earned her Masters of Athletic Training degree in 2007 from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

Mueller is certified by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification and holds her license by the state of Texas. She is also a Performance Enhancement Specialist.

San Jac alumnus Jesse Suarez-Castro is entering his first year as volunteer assistant coach for the San Jacinto College men’s soccer program. He is originally from San Bernardino, California and attended Cajon High School.

Suarez-Castro played at San Jac during the 2012 and 2013 seasons. During his sophomore year, he helped San Jac finish third at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) national tournament.

After graduating from San Jacinto College, Suarez-Castro attended Louisiana State University at Alexandria.



2016 San Jacinto College Men’s Soccer Season StatsOVERALL: 17-6-1 | CONFERENCE: 9-4-1FIELD PLAYERS

## Name GP GS G A PTS SH SH% SOG SOG% YC RX PK GW0 Cesar Cerrera 17 1 0 0 0 0 - 0 - 0 0 0-0 02 Jefrey Hernandez 20 18 0 3 3 0 - 0 - 5 0 0-0 03 Brandon Salazar 16 3 0 0 0 0 - 0 - 0 0 0-0 04 Oscar Aragon 6 - 0 0 0 0 - 0 - 0 0 0-0 05 Pablo Illes Cruz 21 20 1 1 3 2 .500 0 .000 4 0 0-0 16 Carlos Blasco 23 21 4 1 9 14 .286 13 .929 4 0 0-0 17 Heiko Leinweber 23 21 10 9 29 27 .370 16 .593 3 0 0-0 38 Juan David Agredo 12 12 1 1 3 3 .333 1 .333 4 0 0-0 19 Meike Hikaruhito 22 13 8 5 21 33 .242 18 .545 0 0 0-0 111 Diego Vasquez 22 7 7 7 21 19 .368 13 .684 0 0 0-0 112 Jose Duarte 16 15 0 0 0 2 .000 0 .000 0 0 0-0 013 Ivan Rosales 22 16 4 3 17 20 .350 11 .550 2 0 0-0 214 Bryan Gomez 16 8 2 0 4 2 1.000 3 1.500 0 0 0-0 115 Mario Andraade 19 - 1 0 2 0 - 0 - 0 0 0-0 016 Jorge Callejas 22 1 2 0 4 9 .222 1 .111 0 0 0-0 017 Luis Almedia 23 14 4 8 16 12 .333 7 .583 3 0 0-0 118 Reyes Vargas 21 6 1 5 7 1 1.000 3 3.000 4 1 0-0 019 Antone Jarvis 23 22 0 0 0 0 - 1 - 4 0 0-0 020 Julio Escobar - - - - 0 - - - - - - 0-0 -21 Savio Adams 21 2 1 4 6 6 .167 4 .667 1 0 0-0 022 Bruno Pagani 20 14 0 4 4 2 .000 1 .500 9 0 0-0 023 Rigas Rigopoulos 20 - 1 1 3 4 .250 3 .750 1 0 0-0 124 Andrew Giraldo 18 7 6 5 17 12 .500 7 .583 0 0 0-0 027 Ricardo Ramos 21 10 15 5 35 20 .750 13 .650 1 0 0-0 388 Francisco Yapor 12 - 0 0 0 0 - 0 - 0 0 0-0 099 Paul Tyson 22 22 0 0 0 0 - 0 - 1 0 0-0 0TEAM 23 23 71 62 204 201 .353 128 .637 46 1 0-0 16Opponents 23 23 26 25 77 105 .248 86 .819 48 2 1-0 6

GOALKEEPERS# Name GP GS MIN GA GAA SV SV% WINS LOSSES TIES SO0 Cesar Cerrera 6 1 198:00 3 1.36 4 .571 0 0 1 0/488 Francisco Yapor 3 0 70:00 0 0.00 0 - 0 0 0 0/399 Paul Tyson 22 22 1806:00 23 1.15 70 .753 16 6 0 4/4TEAM 23 23 2096:00 26 1.12 74 .740 16 6 1 6Opponents 23 23 2096:00 61 2.62 127 .676 6 13 1 4


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2016 San Jacinto College Men’s Soccer Season Stats

2016 Match ResultsDate Location ResultAug. 26, 2016 Mississippi San Jacinto College 2, Eastern Florida State College 1 (2OT)Aug. 27, 2016 Mississippi San Jacinto College 5, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College 3Sept. 1, 2016 Houston San Jacinto College 5, Angelina College 0Sept. 3, 2016 Houston San Jacinto College 10, Mountain View College 0Sept. 9, 2016 Houston San Jacinto College 5, Northeast Texas Community College 0Sept. 10, 2016 Houston San Jacinto College 2, Paris Junior College 0Sept. 16, 2016 Beeville Coastal Bend College 1, San Jacinto College 0Sept. 17, 2016 Laredo San Jacinto College 4, Laredo Community College 2Sept. 23, 2016 Houston Tyler Junior College 1, San Jacinto College 0Sept. 24, 2016 Houston San Jacinto College 3, Jacksonville College 3Sept. 30, 2016 Lufkin San Jacinto College 2, Angelina College 0Oct. 2, 2016 Dallas San Jacinto College 3, Richland College 2 (OT)Oct. 7, 2016 Mt. Pleasant San Jacinto College 3, Northeast Texas Community College 0Oct. 8, 2016 Paris San Jacinto College 3, Paris Junior College 2Oct. 11, 2016 Jacksonville San Jacinto College 8, Jacksonville College 2Oct. 14, 2016 Houston Coastal Bend College 1, San Jacinto College 0 (OT)Oct. 15, 2016 Houston San Jacinto College 6, Laredo Community College 0Oct. 19, 2016 Tyler Tyler Junior College 1, San Jacinto College 0Oct. 22, 2016 Houston San Jacinto College W (forfeit), Southwest Christian CollegeOct. 29, 2016 Houston San Jacinto College 3, Coastal Bend College 2Nov. 5, 2016 Raymond, Mississippi San Jacinto College 3, Hinds Community College 1Nov. 14, 2016 Tyler Parkland College 2, San Jacinto College 1Nov. 15, 2016 Tyler San Jacinto College 3, Cloud County Community College 0Nov. 18, 2016 Tyler Tyler Junior College 2, San Jacinto College 0

Ian Spooner



RECORDS

Coaching Records Ian Spooner—Head Coach (2012 – present) • 70-28-3 (five seasons)

David Santesteban—Head Coach (2004 – 2011)• 120-30-13 (eight seasons)• Four-time NJCAA Mid-Southwest District Coach of the Year• Two-time NSCAA South region Coach of the Year

Ben Hunter—Head Coach (1994-2003)• 123-58-10 (10 seasons)

Most Goals Scored—Single Game1. 5, Fernando Castellanos (2000)2. 4, Ken Hoerner (2004)3. 4, Roger Galo (1997)4. 4, Marcus Medellin (1995)

Most Goals Scored—Single Season1. 30, Jose (Sito) Seoane (2013)2. 26, Fernando Castellanos (1999)3. 25, Dane Richards (2004)4. 19, Garnet Chisholm (2001) 19, Roger Galo (1997) 19, Thomas Stewart (1994)5. 17, Garnet Chisholm (2002) 17, O’Neal Moore (2013)

Most Goals Scored—Career1. 45, Dane Richards (2003–2004)2. 38, Jose (Sito) Seoane (2012-2013)3. 36, Garnet Chisholm (2001–2002)4. 36, Fernando Castellanos (1999–2000)5. 32, Thomas Stewart (1994–1995)

Fastest Goal Scored1. 9 sec., Dao Vu (2004), assist by Dane Richards from the kick off of the Region XIV semifinal game vs. Lon Morris

Goalkeeper Shutouts—Career1. 15, Emile Unverzagt (1994–1995)

Goalkeeper Saves—Single Season1. 68, Michael Rich (2013)2. 55, Emile Unverzagt (1994)3. 52, Gabriel Rodriguez (2007)

Goalkeeper Saves—Career1. 95, Emile Unverzagt (1994–1995)2. 80, Michael Rich (2012-2013)

Most Assists—Game1. 3, Brian Cole (1994) 3, Mario Rivera (1994)

Most Assists—Career1. 28, Pablo Vasquez (2012-2013)2. 25, Jose Seoane (2012-2013) 3. 14, Joao Moneiro (2013)4. 12, Brian Cole (1994)


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Season-by-Season Highlights

2016 Season Honors• Overall record of 17-6-1• Third place finish at NJCAA national tournament• Ranked as high as 2nd in the nation during the season• 12 players signed National Letters of Intent

Individual Honors• Antone Jarvis – Second team NJCAA All-American

2015 Season Honors• Overall record of 12-6-1• Ranked second in the region• Second in Region XIV in total goals (51), assists (40) and points (142)

Individual Honors• Donald Benamna- National Soccer Coaches Association of America

All-American second team, led NJCAA Region XIV in goals (15) and points (31).

• Jhonattan Garduno- Second in Region XIV in save percent (.735) and fourth in total saves (36).

• Derick Gonzalez- Second most assists in Region XIV (8).

2014 Season Honors• Overall record of 9-11

Individual Honors• Ian Barbosa – All-region first team, San Jacinto College MVP• Prince Ihenacho – All-region first team• Roberto Diaz Fernandez – San Jacinto College Newcomer of the

Year

2013 Season Honors• Third place national finish• Final NSCAA national ranking of 3rd • Final NJCAA national ranking of 3rd• Mid-south district champions• Most wins in school history• Overall record of 20-2-0

Individual Honors• Jose Seoane – NJCAA national tournament all-tournament team,

NJCAA All-American first team, NJCAA all-region, NSCAA All-American first team, NSCAA all-south region first team, San Jacinto College MVP

• Pablo Vasquez – NSCAA All-American first team, NSCAA all-south region first team

• Michael Rich – NJCAA all-region first team• Call Casarez – San Jacinto College Newcomer of the Year• Ezequiel Amestoy – NJCAA national tournament all-tournament

team, NSCAA all-south region second team• O’Neal Moore - NSCAA all-south region second team• Joao Monteiro – NJCAA all-region

2012 Season Honors• Overall record of 12-4-1

Individual Honors• Jose Seoane – NJCAA All-American second team, NJCAA all-region,

NSCAA all-region first team, San Jacinto College Newcomer of the Year

• Pablo Vasquez – NJCAA all-region, NSCAA all-region second team• Daniel Porlan – NSCAA all-region second team, San Jacinto College

MVP

2011 Season Honors• Advanced to the Region XIV conference final• Overall record of 10-5-1

Individual Honors• Guillermo Alvarez – NJCAA All-American first team, NSCAA All-American

second team, NSCAA all-region• Amaury Ponce –NSCAA all-region

2010 Season Honors• Final NSCAA ranking of 8th• Final NJCAA ranking of 11th• Advanced to the Region XIV conference final• Overall record of 11-6-1

Individual Honors• Carlos Picado – NJCAA All-American Honorable Mention, NJCAA all-

region, NSCAA All-American second team, NSCAA first-team • Erik Stephenson – NJCAA all-region, NSCAA all-region• Victor Ruiz – NSCAA all-region• Amaury Ponce – NSCAA all-region, NJCAA all-region• Alfonso Magaña – NSCAA all-region

2009 Season Honors• Seven-straight wins to close out the regular season• Overall record of 11-6-1

Individual Honors• Edward Campbell – NJCAA all-region, NSCAA All-American, NSCAA first-

team all-region, San Jacinto College MVP• Wendell James – NJCAA all-region, NSCAA first-team all-region, NSCAA

second-team All-American• Carlos Recinos – NJCAA all-region, NSCAA second-team all-region• Victor Ruiz – NJCAA all-region

2008 Season Honors• National runner-up• Final NSCAA ranking of 2nd• 5th straight Region XIV championship• Mid-south district champions• Overall record of 18-2-2

Individual Honors• David Santesteban – NJCAA South District Coach of the Year, NSCAA

South Region Coach of the Year• Kieron Bernard – NJCAA first-team All-American, NJCAA all-tournament

team, NJCAA all-region, NSCAA All-American, NSCAA first-team all-region, San Jacinto College defensive MVP

• Gabriel Rodriguez – NJCAA first-team All-American, NJCAA all-tournament team, NJCAA all-region, NSCAA All-American, NSCAA first-team all-region

• Mozesh Gyorio – NJCAA honorable mention All-American, NJCAA all-region, NSCAA second-team all-region, San Jacinto College offensive MVP

• Edward Campbell – NJCAA all-tournament team, NJCAA all-region, NSCAA honorable mention all-region, San Jacinto College MVP

• Gilbert Barahona – NJCAA all-region, NSCAA second-team all-region• Edward Estrada – NSCAA honorable mention all-region• Cyprick Hedrick – NSCAA honorable mention all-region, San Jacinto

College coaches award• Jorge Rivas – San Jacinto College most improved player



Season-by-Season Highlights

2007 Season Honors• 4th place finish at NJCAA national championship• Final NSCAA ranking of 3rd• 4th straight Region XIV championship• Mid-south district champions• Overall record of 16-4-2

Individual Honors• David Santesteban – NJCAA mid-south district coach of the year, NSCAA

regional coach of the year• Ricardo Ximines – NSCAA All-American, NSCAA first-team all-region,

NJCAA first-team All-American• Kieron Bernard – NJCAA first-team All-American• Leon Williams – NJCAA all-tournament team, NSCAA first-team all-

region• Gabriel Rodriguez – NJCAA all-region team, regional tournament MVP,

NSCAA second-team all-region• Carlos Villa – NSCAA second-team all-region• Phillip Hagen – NSCAA honorable mention all-region• Roy Hernandez – NSCAA honorable mention all-region• Jaime Garcia – NJCAA all-region

2006 Season Honors• 18-2-1 overall record• Region XIV champions• Final NJCAA ranking of 9th• Final NSCAA ranking of 6th

Individual Honors• Leon Williams – NSCAA first-team All-American; NSCAA first-team

all-region• Howard Wong – NSCAA first-team all-region• Kevin Villalobos – NSCAA second-team all-region• Phillip Hagen – NSCAA second-team all-region• Charles Hines – NJCAA all-region XIV tournament team• Hassan Abdullahi – NJCAA all-region XIV tournament team• Carlos Villa – NJCAA all-region XIV tournament team• Ricardo Ximines – NJCAA all-region XIV tournament team

2005 Season Honors• 14-6-5 overall record• Region XIV champions• Mid-southwest district champions• 4th place national tournament finish

Individual Honors• Ardalan Attar – NSCAA All-American, NJCAA All-American, NJCAA all-

region XIV, NJCAA all-tournament team (nationals), San Jacinto College offensive MVP

• Derrick Henry – NJCAA All-American, NJCAA all-region, NSCAA all-region, San Jacinto College MVP

• Matt Kawana – NSCAA all-region XIV, San Jacinto College defensive MVP• Erik Sorenson – NSCAA all-region

2004 Season Honors• 19-1-1 overall record (most wins ever in program history)• Undefeated regular season record of 17-0-1• Region XIV champions• Mid-southwest district champions• 3rd place finish at NJCAA national tournament• Winners of the 2004 Sportsmanship Award at the national tournament• Longest win streak at 18

Individual Honors• Dane Richards – NSCAA Junior College Player of the Year, NJCAA first-

team All-American, NSCAA first-team All-American, NJCAA all-region, NSCAA all-region, broke school record for total career goals with 45, San Jacinto College offensive MVP and team MVP

• Luis Hernandez – NJCAA all-region, NSCAA first-team all-region, San Jacinto College coaches award

• Rohan Bernard – NJCAA honorable mention All-American, NJCAA all-region, NSCAA All-American, NSCAA second-team all-region, San Jacinto College defensive MVP

• Ken Hoerner – NJCAA first-team all-region, NSCAA first-team all-region• Nathan Watt – NJCAA all-region team

2003 Season Honors• 17-1, including 17 wins to begin the season• Fell to Tyler in the Region XIV tournament

2002 Season Honors• 15-5-2 overall record• NJCAA Region XIV and mid-southwest district champions• 4th place finish at NJCAA national tournament (consolation title)• Final ranking of 4th

1994 – 2001 Seasons• The San Jacinto College men’s soccer team was four-time region

champions with a combined record of 91-52-8.


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Where Have They Gone?

2016Luis Almeida Wayland Baptist University (NAIA)Jorge Callejas West Texas A&M University (NCAA DII)Pablo Iles Cruz Azusa Pacific University (NCAA DII)Brayan Gomez West Florida University (NCAA DII)Jefry Hernandez St. Thomas University (NAIA)Antone Jarvis University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (NCAA DI)Hikahurito Meike Midwestern State University (NCAA DII)Bruno Pagani Azusa Pacific University (NCAA DII)Ricardo Ramos Wayland Baptist University (NAIA)Rigas Rigopolous California Polytechnic State University (NCAA DI)Paul Tyson Georgia State University (NCAA DI)

2015Donald Benamna Univeristy of Central Arkansas (NCAA DI)Roberto Fernandez University of the Incarnate Word (NCAA DI)Derick Gonzalez Fort Hays State University (NCAA DII)Prince Ihenacho Lubbock Christian University (NCAA DII)Ricardo Olaya Central Methodist University (NAIA)David Koloko Gardner-Webb University (NCAA DI)

2014Ian Barbosa University of St. ThomasCristian Cruz University of Texas at DallasStephen Melchor University of Texas at DallasO’Neal Moore University of Incarnate WordGonzalo Orozco St Mary’s University

2013Ezequiel Amestoy Wayland Baptist University (NAIA)Arturo Araiza Louisiana State University at Alexandria (NAIA)Call Casarez Midwestern State University (NCAA DII)Alonso Gallegos University of Incarnate Word (NCAA DI)Brian Mulchahey Louisiana State University at Alexandria (NAIA)David Perez University of St. Thomas (NAIA)Pablo Reyes Louisiana State University at Alexandria (NAIA)Michael Rich Louisiana State University at Alexandria (NAIA)Jose (Sito) Seoane Southern New Hampshire University (NCAA DII)Jesse Suarez Louisiana State University at Alexandria (NAIA)Pablo Vasquez San Diego State University (NCAA DI)

2012Rodrigo Holden University of St. Thomas (NAIA)Daniel Porlan Belhaven University (NAIA)Jaime Rodriguez Coker College (NCAA DII)

2011Benito Amaral Creighton University (NCAA DI)Jerson Carrasco Western Illinois (NCAA DI)Elmer Mejia Huston-Tillotson (NAIA)Amaury Ponce Southern Methodist University (NCAA DI)Jaime Rodriguez Huston-Tillotson (NAIA)Nataki Stewart University of St. Thomas (NAIA)

The opportunity for San Jacinto College soccer players to continue their education and playing careers at four-year institutions is real. Since the program’s beginning, dozens of San Jac players have been invited to do just that at prestigious colleges and universities across the country. Some are even afforded the opportunity to play professionally. Here are the players who have moved on following their careers at San Jacinto College.

2010Israel Nava University of Houston-Victoria (NAIA)Carlos Picado University of Incarnate Word (NCAA DII)Victor Ruiz Concordia College New York (NCAA DII)

2009Edward Campbell Lindsay Wilson University (NAIA)Edward Estrada University of Incarnate Word (NCAA DII)Emmanuel Frias Texas A&M International (NCAA DII)Josue Garcia Northeastern State University (NCAA DII)Jose Gutierrez University of Houston – Victoria (NAIA)Edgar Montoya University of Houston – Victoria (NAIA)Carlos Recinos Coker College (NCAA DII)Edwardo Santos University of Houston – Victoria (NAIA)

2008Kieron Bernard Austin Aztex USL I (professional)Cyprian Hedrick Coastal Carolina University (NCAA DI)Gabriel Rodriguez Virginia Commonwealth University (NCAA DI)Oscar Suvias Texas A&M International (NCAA DII)

2007Frazier Biba Embry-Riddle, Arizona campus (NAIA)Emilio Frias Southwest Assemblies of God (NAIA)Phillip Hagen Tusculum University (NCAA DII)Roy Hernandez Texas A&M International (NCAA DII)Corey McPhearson Tusculum University (NCAA DII)Caesar Vallejo University of Texas – Dallas (NCAA DIII)Carlos Villa University of Hartford (NCAA DI)Leon Williams University of San Francisco (NCAA DI)Ricardo Ximines Florida International (NCAA DI)

2006Ardalan Attar University of San Francisco (NCAA DI)Ruzdhi Halili Houston Baptist University (NCAA DI)Derrick Henry Belmont University (NCAA DI)Charles Hines William Carey College (NAIA)Howard Wong University of Hartford (NCAA DI)

2005Brandon Durden Houston Baptist University (NCAA DI)Ryan Maxwell University of Tampa (NCAA DII)Erik Sorenson DePaul University (NCAA DI)

2004Juan Adan William Carey College (NAIA)Ashkan Attar Grand Canyon University (NCAA DII)Jeremy Butterfield University of Philadelphia (NCAA DI)Luis Hernandez Mercer University (NCAA DI)Dane Richards Clemson University (NCAA DI)Matt Tompkins University of Philadelphia (NCAA DI) Dao Vu Houston Baptist University (NCAA DI)



San Jacinto College Men’s Soccer Players in the Majors

Soccer players of any age can gain inspiration from the tales of Dane Richards, Kieron Bernard, Francisco Calvo, and Mozesh Gyorio, former soccer stars at San Jacinto College who have taken their game to the next level. There is little doubt that they, and many of their peers, dreamed one day of making it to the big stage.

Prior to the 2003 season, Richards might not have known

exactly where Houston was on the map, but the San Jacinto College coach at that time, Ben Hunter, knew him. Hunter, who had developed quite a knack for recruiting players from Jamaica, brought Richards to San Jacinto College that season. The rest, as they say, is history.

The 2003 team, the last to play for the now-retired Hunter, won 17 straight games before falling to rival Tyler in the Region XIV title game. Richards, displaying remarkable speed and ball handling skills, scored 20 goals that season. Playing for former head coach Dr. David Santesteban the following season, Richards scored 25 times, becoming the all-time career scorer at San Jacinto College. Along the way, Richards guided the team to a third-place finish at the national tournament. He went on to lead Clemson University to the NCAA College Cup, earning second-team NSCAA All-American honors after scoring 11 goals and nine assists in 20 games as a senior. He was a Hermann Award Finalist that year, and also garnered a NSCAA All-South first team selection as well as a first-team All-ACC selection.

After graduation, the New York Red Bulls drafted Richards in the second round of the 2007 amateur draft. Now, the Montego Bay native is living his dream and playing the sport professionally. The Red Bulls’ midfielder made his first professional start in April 2007 at Columbus and notched his first MLS point when he assisted on Clint Mathis’ goal on April 15 against FC Dallas. Richards scored his first career MLS goal on May 5, 2007, against Real Salt Lake. He was a finalist for the 2007 MLS Rookie of the Year, and is a member of the NJCAA Soccer Hall of Fame class of 2011.

Bernard, who Dr. Santesteban recruited, followed much of the same path as Richards. He came to San Jacinto College from Spanish Town, Jamaica, and quickly made his mark on the San Jac program. A crafty defender, Bernard quickly established himself as a premier collegiate player. He captained the San Jac men’s soccer team to a second place national finish in 2008, and also played for Portmore United in the Jamaican National Premier

League in the 2008-09 season. Bernard turned professional on Dec. 15, 2008, when he signed with the newly established Austin Aztex in the USL First Division. He scored his first professional goal on Sept. 25, 2010 in a 4-2 win over AC St. Louis. Bernard was a two-time NJCAA and NSCAA All-American.

Calvo quickly made his way up the professional ranks after returning to his native Costa Rica in the summer of 2011 to play for the national youth team. As luck would have it, one of Costa Rica’s senior professional players went down with an injury, and Calvo was asked by national head coach Ricardo La Volpe to play in a friendly game against Nigeria, an opportunity most young athletes only dream about. As the only non-professional player on the team, he got the opportunity of a lifetime when was called off the bench in the 59th minute. Calvo made such an impression that he was named a reserve call-up for the Costa Rica team at the 2011 Gold Cup, and later impressed coach La Volpe to win him a call-up for the Costa Rica squad at the 2011 Copa America. Calvo went on to play for Herediano before a stint at Perez Zeledon, where he scored give goals in 21 matches. In January 2015, Calvo joined Saprissa, and in 2016 he was also a starter for Costa Rica in the Copa America Centenario global soccer tournament.

In February 2015, Gyorio signed with the Austin Aztex, after playing in the North American’ Soccer League’s Minnesota United FC. His rise to professional soccer began at San Jacinto College in 2008 when he helped the team finish as the national runner-up. That year, he was a NJCAA honorable mention all-American, all-region, team MVP, and NSCAA second-team all-region selection. In 2009, he played for the Houston Dynamo Academy, adding seven goals and six assists to his record. That same year, Gyorio represented Canada in the Francophone Games in Lebanon, earning him a spot on the Canadian U-20 Team roster.

By no means are these the only San Jacinto College men’s soccer players to have made it to the big leagues. Others include Roy Hernandez (F.C. Excelsiro), Cyprian Hedrick (Sporting Kansas City), Carlos Villa (CSD Municipal), Ryan Maxwell (New England Revolution), Brandon Durden (River Plate Puerto Rico) and Ken Hoerner (Houston Dynamo reserves). These former players are living proof that hard work – on the field and in the classroom – can take you to where you want to be.

DANE RICHARDS


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About San Jacinto College Athletics

With 12 national championships in its more than 50-year storied athletic history, San Jacinto College has a long and rich tradition of athletic success, both on the court and field, and in the classroom. This excellence has brought with it national and international exposure to the College and local community. Like many community college and four-year athletic programs, San Jacinto College has a history of producing professional and Olympic athletes.

Divided among the three campuses, San Jacinto College, or San Jac as it has come to be known when referencing its athletics programs, has a variety of athletic opportunities for both male and female student-athletes. San Jac competes in six National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I teams: men’s basketball, soccer and baseball; and women’s basketball, softball and volleyball.

San Jac has won national titles in men’s basketball, volleyball, baseball, and, track and field, as well as individual titles in tennis. Along the way, San Jacinto College has produced numerous All-Americans and Academic All-Americans, solidifying the success of San Jac student-athletes on the court and field and in the classroom.

San Jacinto College National ChampionshipsYear Team Overall Record1968 Men’s Basketball 44-21983 Men’s Basketball 35-21984 Men’s Basketball 35-21985 Baseball 54-71986 Men’s Basketball 37-01986 Baseball 53-121987 Women’s Outdoor Track & Field n/a1987 Baseball 52-91987 Volleyball 39-71989 Women’s Indoor Track & Field n/a1989 Baseball 61-101990 Baseball 62-11

San Jacinto College National Runners-UpYear Team2016 Baseball2012 Baseball2010 Volleyball Baseball2008 Men’s Soccer2004 Baseball2003 Men’s Basketball Baseball1999 BaseballYear Team1998 Baseball1997 Men’s Basketball1993 Volleyball1988 Baseball1984 Baseball1977 Men’s Basketball1976 Volleyball1967 Men’s Basketball

1987 San Jacinto College Volleyball National Champions



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San Jacinto College All-Time NJCAA Academic All-AmericansYear Name Award Sport2016-2017 Ines Bawedin Pinnacle Academic Achievement Volleyball Juel Rayburn Pinnacle Academic Achievement Volleyball Elena Hadzheiva Superior Academic Achievement Volleyball Maragarita Buvinic Exemplary Academic Achievement Volleyball Nakia Taylor Exemplary Academic Achievement Volleyball Kayden Thomas Exemplary Academic Achievement Volleyball Hannah Westerlage Exemplary Academic Achievement Volleyball Hunter McClellan Pinnacle Academic Achievement Baseball Frederick Bitondo Pinnacle Academic Achievement Men’s Basketball Kabir Mohammed Pinnacle Academic Achievement Men’s Basketball Carlos Blasco Exemplary Academic Achievement Soccer Diego Vasquez Pinnacle Academic Achievement Soccer Pablo Iles Cruz Exemplary Academic Achievement Soccer Savio Adams Exemplary Academic Achievement Soccer Alexis DeLeon Exemplary Acaemic Achievement Softball Danielle Damian Pinnacle Academic Achievement Softball Katlyn Rivera Exemplary Academic Achievement Softball Kaylee Ousman Exemplary Academic Achievement Softball Natalie Hoyt Exemplary Academic Achievement Softball Shelbi Doherty Exemplary Academic Achievement Softball2015-2016 Hannah Baker Superior Academic Achievement Volleyball Ines Bawedin Superior Academic Achievement Volleyball Sophia Botsch Exemplary Academic Achievement Volleyball Juel Rayburn Superior Academic Achievement Volleyball Nakia Taylor Exemplary Academic Achievement Volleyball Kayden Thomas Superior Academic Achievement Volleyball Hannah Westerlage Exemplary Academic Achievement Volleyball Luis Almeda Exemplary Academic Achievement Soccer Miguel Canas Pinnacle Academic Achievement Soccer Ricardo Romas Exemplary Academic Achievement Soccer Danielle Damian Exemplary Academic Achievement Softball Hunter McClellan Pinnacle Academic Achievement Baseball Patrick Donaho Exemplary Academic Achievement Baseball Laneisha Jeans Exemplary Academic Achievement Women’s Basketball2014-2015 Chase Arledge Exemplary Academic Achievement Men’s Basketball Delaney Driver Superior Academic Achievement Volleyball Elizabeth Garcia Superior Academic Achievement Softball Bridgitte Gauvin Superior Academic Achievement Softball Austin Johnson Superior Academic Achievement Baseball Walker Pennington Exemplary Academic Achievement Baseball Erik Nouis Exemplary Academic Achievement Baseball Rachel Warner Exemplary Academic Achievement Volleyball2013-2014 Keili Harrison Superior Academic Achievement Volleyball2012-2013 Matt Locus Exemplary Academic Achievement Baseball Conrad Ramquist Superior Academic Achievement Baseball2011-2012 Benjamin Silva Pinnacle Award for Academic Excellence Baseball Kirby Taylor Exemplary Academic Achievement Baseball2009-2010 Trey Ross Distinguished Academic All-American Baseball2008-2009 Lauren Tippet Academic All-American Women’s Basketball

NJCAA Hall of Fame InducteesYear Name Sport Year Name Sport2011 Dane Richards Men’s Soccer2010 Ollie Mack Men’s Basketball2007 Scott Gernander Men’s Basketball 2005 Steve Francis Men’s Basketball2000 Becky Lidolph Volleyball1997 Rita Crockett Volleyball

1996 Judy Harrison Track & Field / Cross Country1995 Walter Berry Men’s Basketball Wayne Graham Baseball1994 Ollie Taylor Men’s Basketball1993 Monica Hays Track & Field / Cross Country1990 Ronnie Arrow Men’s Basketball1986 Tom Henderson Men’s Basketball

NJCAA All-Academic TeamsYear Sport2016-2017 Men’s Volleyball Volleyball2015-2016 Volleyball2014-2015 Men’s Basketball Volleyball


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San Jacinto College Central Campus: 8060 Spencer Hwy., Pasadena, Texas 77505North Campus: 5800 Uvalde Rd., Houston, Texas 77049South Campus: 13735 Beamer Rd., Houston, Texas 77089Maritime Campus: 3700 Old Highway 146, La Porte, Texas 77571

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Surrounded by the monuments of history, the industries and maritime enterprises of today, and the space age of tomorrow, San Jacinto College has been serving the citizens of East Harris County, Texas, since 1961. As one College with multiple locations, San Jacinto College has a location nearby the majority of our students. Our College brings people together for all kinds of academic pursuits, workforce training, continuing education, and frequent gatherings of civic, community and non-profit groups. San Jacinto College is committed to serving the citizens, businesses and industries of East Harris County. At the core of our values is student success. In fact, we are a recognized leader in the national student completion movement. San Jacinto College was named a 2017 Aspen Institute Rising Star as one of the top five community colleges in the nation. We achieved this status through a direct focus on removing barriers for completion, enhancing student support systems, and emphasizing academic excellence. The College is also committed to developing a skilled and trained workforce to meet the growing demands of industry in our region. We partner with industry to ensure we are teaching the skills that make our students employable immediately upon completion of their program. We have created fast-track and stackable credentials to help meet

About San Jacinto College

that workforce need and to ensure students have a pathway as they progress in their careers. At San Jacinto College, we know that not everyone is a “traditional” student. Goals and scheduling demands are unique, so we offer courses during the day, during the evening, on weekends and online. San Jacinto College students choose from eight degree pathways that set students on a path to earn a certificate or associate degree, and enter the workforce with the skills they need or transfer to the four-year college with the knowledge to complete their higher education credentials. Our corporate partners benefit from a robust training program through the Continuing and Professional Development division, which also offers leisure learning classes and programs for K-12 teachers through the Aerospace Academy. San Jacinto College continues to lead in the Gulf Coast through grant-funded partnerships and collaboration with other colleges and organizations. These funds support student success through academic programs and initiatives promoting college retention and completion, regional workforce training, scholarships and tuition in various student programs, and create pathways to higher education and the workforce for middle and high school students. Whatever path you take, you’ll find a friendly, big-hearted community at San Jacinto College.

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The San Jacinto College District is committed to equal opportunity for all students, employees, and applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, marital status or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. The following College official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College’s non-discrimination policies: Vice President of Human Resources, 4620 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, TX 77504; 281-991-2659; [email protected].

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2017Head Coach: Ian Spooner

Assistant Coach: Pablo Reyes

Athletic Trainer: Carie Mueller

volunteer Assistant Coach:

Jesse Suarez-Castro

*Scrimmage+ Region XIV Conference Match

Date Day Opponent Location TimeAug. 13 Sun. University of the Incarnate Word* San Antonio, Texas 7 p.m.

Aug. 15 Tues. University of St. Thomas* Houston, Texas 7 p.m.

Aug. 25 Fri. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Tyler, Texas 8 p.m.

Sept. 2 Sat. Richland College Houston, Texas 7 p.m.

Sept. 5 Tues. Western Texas Houston, Texas 2 p.m.

Sept. 8 Fri. Northeast Texas Community College + Mt. Pleasant, Texas 2 p.m.

Sept. 9 Sat. Paris Junior College + Paris, Texas 2 p.m.

Sept. 15 Fri. Coastal Bend College + Beeville, Texas 4 p.m.

Sept. 16 Sat. Laredo Community College + Laredo, Texas 5 p.m.

Sept. 22 Fri. Tyler Junior College + Houston, Texas 7 p.m.

Sept. 23 Sat. Jacksonville College + Houston, Texas 6 p.m.

Sept. 26 Tues. Angelina College + Angelina, Texas 7 p.m.

Sept. 30 Sat. Alumni Game Houston, Texas 7 p.m.

Oct. 5 Thurs. Paris Junior College + Houston, Texas 6 p.m.

Oct. 6 Fri. Northeast Texas Community College + Houston, Texas 6 p.m.

Oct. 9 Mon. Richland College Dallas, Texas 7 p.m.

Oct. 10 Tues. Jacksonville College + Jacksonville, Texas 5 p.m.

Oct. 13 Fri. Laredo Community College + Houston, Texas 6 p.m.

Oct. 15 Sun. Coastal Bend College + Houston, Texas 7 p.m.

Oct. 17 Tues. Tyler Junior College + Tyler, Texas 7 p.m.

Oct. 20 Fri. Angelina College + Houston, Texas 6 p.m.

Oct. 25 Wed. Regional 1st Round TBD

Oct. 28 Sat. Regional 2nd Round TBD

Nov. 4 – 6 Fri. – Sun. District Championship TBD

Nov. 16 – 21 Mon. – Sat. National Championship Phoenix, Arizona


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