HOUSTON (Covering Katy News) – The girls' soccer program at Katy's Aristoi Academy had a big day on Saturday. The Griffins varsity and junior high teams each advanced to the state tournament with shoutout wins at Blue Ridge Park in Houston.
Aristoi's varsity girls team won the regional charter school championship by defeating a very physical KIPP Houston North team 5-0 with two goals each from Brynlee English and Valerie Gonzalez and one goal from Ellie Lawson. Goaltending duties were shared by Maddie Sinitiere and Daniella Cueto.
The junior high Aristoi girls defeated ILTexas College Station 2-0 and will also advance to the state tournament at Bob Shelton Stadium in Buda this coming weekend. In the junior high game Sarah Lajaunie was the goalie and had the shutout, and two goals were scored by Emily Contreras.
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The Aristoi girls 7th and 8th grade team hold the regional championship trophy.
"I'm very proud of the players, coaches, and parents involved in the soccer program," said Athletic Director Terry Boling. "Watching our student athletes play with such passion and teamwork brings me an immense amount of joy. I truly believe that winning is a byproduct of doing a few things well and keeping character and wisdom at the forefront. The girls are a model of how to win without compromising their values. There is so much to learn from them, and I can't wait to see what the coming week reveals."
"Congratulations to both teams and coaches on this incredible accomplishment and keep up the good work, Lady Griffins and coaches," Athletic Director Terry Boling said.
Aristoi's mission is to provide students with an academically challenging classical liberal arts education that encourages them to develop a passion for learning and gives them the means to become responsible citizens with virtuous character. It is a free public charter school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Aristoi has two campuses in the City of Katy. The K-4 campus address is 5618 11th Street, and the 5-12 campus address is 5610 Morton Road.