VYPE Klein December 2022

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will be huge keys on the offensive side of the ball as well and should have breakout seasons. The boys had a successful season on the pitch, reaching the Regional Quar ter finals before bowing out to MacAr thur. The Bearkats were four th in district play, racking up a 12 8-2 overall record. Back in goal is first-team, all-region selection Julio Mata, who keeps the ball out of the net . Parker Bowman is great on the attack along with Michael Wells. Stephen Atienza is stellar as a defensive midfielder. If everything goes according to plan, Klein High’s winter regular season should bear fruit throughout the spring.

WHAT A YEAR IT WAS FOR THE KLEIN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ SOCCER TEAM IN 2022 AS THE BEARKATS WON DISTRICT AND ADVANCED TO THE REGIONAL FINAL. The ‘Kats are back with State title aspirations in 2023 as some key playmakers return to the huddle. The girls finished 21-4-2 overall; 10-0-2 in district last season Thompson, a returning first team, all-state selection and Stephen F. Austin-signee. Maddie Nissen (Nor thern Michigan signee) will help with the scoring after earning first-team, all-region accolades. Ashley Wilson and Elena Siekas (Concordia-St . Paul) and hope to ride that momentum this winter. The leader is Tiana

Elena Siekas

Parker Bowman

Parker Bowman, Julio Mata, Michael Wells and Stephen Atienza