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Morgan Oliver (Mary Hardin Baylor-signee) anchors the net . Emily Quiroga can relieve Oliver when needed. “The culture has sunk in after my first year and the chemistry is much better coming into this season. They know what to expect ,” coach Christie Mestayer said. “I don’ t want that fourth playoff spot , I want the second or third spot and I know we are capable of that .”

missed the postseason in 2022 with a 10-10-2 record but should be a lock for the playoffs this year. The ‘Canes are senior heavy and balanced throughout their roster. Kate Heineman and Erica Cervantes push the ball from the midfield, feeding the ball to Isabella Harrington and Riley Brown. Julie Raup and Sidnee Smith lead the defense and

Nathan Martinez , who is Cain’s quiet quarterback. He directs the motion of the offense and is a pin-point passer. Omar Contreras also lends a hand in the midfield, while Jesus Belandria holds down the defensive back end. Atsoma Agbu can put the ball in the net along with Donny Cacaj. They are going to need to score in bunches in this tough district . The girls’ team narrowly

LIKE ALL POWERFUL HURRICANES, THE KLEIN CAIN SOCCER PROGRAMS ARE BUILDING IN STRENGTH. The boys’ team has reached the postseason in back-to-back seasons and are looking to advance past the first round in 2023. Cain finished third in district and was eliminated from the playoffs by Bridgeland (2-1). Back in the fold is District co-Midfielder of the Year

Kate Heineman

Atsoma Agbu

Morgan Oliver

Omar Contreras

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