Katy ISD has been a powerhouse in the soccer scene for years.

District 19-6A has consistently been one of the best in the state for a prolonged period and has cemented itself as a district that puts out quality every single year both on the boys and the girls side, and this year has a chance to one of the best we have seen out of the school district. From a returning state champion, to rising teams on the boys side and a girls district that is filled to the brim with talent, there are things to be excited about all over the place and it has the makings for a great year.

At the top of the pack is the Seven Lakes boys. The Spartans come off their best ever season where claimed their first ever state title, as well as claiming their fourth straight district title and second straight Region III-6A title. Seven Lakes graduates some key players, but brings back some of the biggest pieces of their teams. Aidan Morrison will be back to the lead the team after being named last years Texas Gatorade Player of the Year as a junior. The senior Liberty University commit will be hoping to continue Seven Lakes streak atop district and will be joined by Kortay Koc and Noa Stasic up front as both will be a formidable trio that will hope to lead Seven Lakes to the same heights as last year. Seven Lakes comes into the year as the top ranked team in the state and will get everyone’s best shot.

But right behind them will be a number of teams hoping to take the Spartans throne. Jordan returns talent all over and after making it to the regional semifinal in its first year in Class 6A, the Warriors finished third in district but overcame strong teams from the first playoff game on to make it four rounds deep last year and come into this season as the third ranked team in region III.

Last year four Katy ISD teams made it to the third round of the playoffs and the two teams that made it there along with Seven Lakes and Jordan, Cinco Ranch and Paetow, both bring back talent as well and will be determined to challenge in district this year. Cinco Ranch is ranked No. 8 in region III coming into the year and has more determination than ever after coming two seconds from knocking off Seven Lakes last year and making the regional tournament, Paetow meanwhile comes into the season third for ninth in the preseason Region III rankings after finishing second in district last year and making it three rounds in the playoffs.

On the girls side, Seven Lakes will once again be the team to beat in district. The Spartans have won three district championships in a row coming into this year and are ranked No. 8 in the state and No. 2 in Region III behind only Ridge Point. The Spartans have some big shoes to fill this year in a few positions, but they consistently are one of the best in the state and bring back talent that will look to keep their run going. But they will have stiff competition in the district. Tompkins is ranked No. 5 in the region and always is one of the best teams in the area, while Jordan is ranked No. 7 and has been steadily improving heading into its second year in Class 6A.

And while those are the front runners in the district, they are not the only ones who have a chance this year.

There is talent all around Katy ISD and teams could come up and compete from anywhere, I believe we will be in for one of the most exciting district season’s we’ve seen in a long time, and I can’t wait to watch it all play out.