Vandegrift boys soccer makes program history

The 2024 Vandegrift boys varsity soccer team wins the district championship for the third time in school history and became regional champions on April 5.
The team headed to the state tournament semifinal game on April 12.



Making their best postseason run in program history and reaching the state tournament for the first time, the Vandegrift boys soccer team beat Edinburg North 3-0 in the regional final on April 6.

The Vipers (22-3-2) finished 11-1-2 in district play and lost to Lewisville Flower Mound (23-3-2) in the Class 6A boys state semifinals on April 12. Flower Mound lost to Katy Seven Lakes 2-1 in the 6A boys title game.

See photos by Scott W. Coleman below.

In Class 6A boys soccer, Vandegrift shut out Edinburg North 3-0 as Charlie Reed had a clean sheet in the goal while Emmy Aranda, Luke Hawley, and Jason Panoff each scored goals. This was the starting 11 vs Edinburg North.

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Vandegrift boys soccer punches ticket to state semi final game 

By LYNETTE HAALAND, Four Points News

The Vandegrift boys soccer team makes school history by becoming the 6A regional champions for the first time. The team is now just two wins away from the state championship title.

The Vipers face Lewisville Flower Mound in the state semi final game on Friday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Georgetown at Birkelbach Field for a chance to advance to the state championship game on Saturday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m.

The season started with a tough district campaign. The Vipers were crowned district champions for only the 3rd time in school history.

“The boys moved onto playoffs looking to set a tone, one game at a time,” shared Jonathan Winship, VHS boys soccer head coach. 

After incredible games versus Akins and Brandeis, the boys faced state favorites Bowie in a clash of titans. 

“The game went into overtime and in the last three minutes, Emmy Aranda scored a banger free kick to send the boys to the regional tournament,” Winship shared. 

More history was made at the regional tournament in San Antonio last weekend. The boys defeated S.A Harlan in penalty kicks and then Edinburg North 3-0 to become regional champions and qualify for the state tournament. 

The boys soccer team once made it to the regional tournament as a 5A school but lost in the first round.

The Vipers currently have an overall record of 22-2-2 going into the state semi final game where Winship says, “they will look to make more history!” 

Vandegrift midfielder Rahul Gupta (22) works against Flower Mound midfielder Luis García (25) during the Class 6A boys state soccer semifinal between Vandegrift and Flower Mound on April 12, 2024 in Georgetown. Flower Mound won 2-0.
Flower Mound forward Miguel A. Arenas (14) heads the ball over Vandegrift defender Zachary Butler (2) during the Class 6A boys state soccer semifinal between Vandegrift and Flower Mound on April 12, 2024 in Georgetown. Flower Mound won 2-0.
Flower Mound defender Oliver Marrujo (5) deflects a pass by Vandegrift defender Zachary Butler (2) during the Class 6A boys state soccer semifinal between Vandegrift and Flower Mound on April 12, 2024 in Georgetown. Flower Mound won 2-0.
Vandegrift defender Zachary Butler (2) heads the ball during the Class 6A boys state soccer semifinal between Vandegrift and Flower Mound on April 12, 2024 in Georgetown. Flower Mound won 2-0.
A young Vandegrift fan looks on during the Class 6A boys state soccer semifinal between Vandegrift and Flower Mound on April 12, 2024 in Georgetown. Flower Mound won 2-0.
Vandegrift goalkeeper Charlie Reed (42) dives and misses a shot on goal during the Class 6A boys state soccer semifinal between Vandegrift and Flower Mound on April 12, 2024 in Georgetown. Flower Mound won 2-0.
Vandegrift midfielder Emmy Aranda (5) and Flower Mound defender Carter Simpson (8) leap to head the ball during the Class 6A boys state soccer semifinal between Vandegrift and Flower Mound on April 12, 2024 in Georgetown. Flower Mound won 2-0.
Vandegrift midfielder Emmy Aranda (5) heads the ball during the Class 6A boys state soccer semifinal between Vandegrift and Flower Mound on April 12, 2024 in Georgetown. Flower Mound won 2-0.
Vandegrift forward Jason Panoff (19) moves the ball during the Class 6A boys state soccer semifinal between Vandegrift and Flower Mound on April 12, 2024 in Georgetown. Flower Mound won 2-0.
Vandegrift students watch the Class 6A boys state soccer semifinal between Vandegrift and Flower Mound on April 12, 2024 in Georgetown. Flower Mound won 2-0.
Vandegrift midfielder Grant Teodecki (10) moves the ball during the Class 6A boys state soccer semifinal between Vandegrift and Flower Mound on April 12, 2024 in Georgetown. Flower Mound won 2-0.
Flower Mound defender Dylan Traver (26) misses intercepting a pass by Vandegrift midfielder Emmy Aranda (5) during the Class 6A boys state soccer semifinal between Vandegrift and Flower Mound on April 12, 2024 in Georgetown. Flower Mound won 2-0.
Vandegrift midfielder Emmy Aranda (5) moves the ball during the Class 6A boys state soccer semifinal between Vandegrift and Flower Mound on April 12, 2024 in Georgetown. Flower Mound won 2-0.
Vandegrift defender Chase Piening (14) moves the ball past Flower Mound midfielder Alex Tabbah (10) during the Class 6A boys state soccer semifinal between Vandegrift and Flower Mound on April 12, 2024 in Georgetown. Flower Mound won 2-0.
Vandegrift midfielder James Hehman (8) passes the ball during the Class 6A boys state soccer semifinal between Vandegrift and Flower Mound on April 12, 2024 in Georgetown. Flower Mound won 2-0.
Vandegrift midfielder Rahul Gupta (22) works against Flower Mound midfielder Luis García (25) during the Class 6A boys state soccer semifinal between Vandegrift and Flower Mound on April 12, 2024 in Georgetown. Flower Mound won 2-0.