No Hurdle Too High

Bastrop striker Caden Justice (green armband) had this shot snuffed by LASA goalkeer Eamon Griffin By Jim Irish Photos by Jason Miller HUTTO -- Bastrop encountered a more explosive soccer LASA team than it had in District 24-5A matches. The Raptors (18-4-2) scored in the 2nd minute and rattled off three more goals to blank Bastrop 4-0 in the Class 5A Division II regional finals at Hutto High School on Tuesday. The Bears (16-6-4) had competed closely against LASA (Liberal A

Bastrop's Isaac Velasquez (right) prepares to fire at Splendora goalkeeper Victor Sanchez, who blocked the shot By Jim Irish Photos by Jason Miller BELLVILLE -- Bastrop boys soccer has advanced where no other Bears' team has been in school history: the regional finals. After rallies in its first two playoff matches, Bastrop dominated Splendora 4-1 in the Class 5A Division II regional semifinals at Bellville High School on Friday. Last season, in Greg Vuagniaux's first as head

Bastrop's Gael Ramirez (22), who scored the winning goal in the second half, dribbles against Sharpstown By Jim Irish Photos by Jorge Gaona BRYAN -- Bastrop is keeping their fans on the edge of their stadium seats with its come-from-behind theatrics. For the second consecutive UIL Class 5A Division II playoff soccer match, the Bears rallied from a goal down to prevail over Sharpstown 2-1 at Rudder High School on Tuesday. The Bears (15-5-4) have matched last year's march to th

By Jim Irish Photos by Jason Miller and Jim Irish Bastrop's Caden Justice (left) and Andy Chavez celebrate Justice's winning goal against Connally MANOR -- Cayden Justice chose an opportune moment to end a dry spell on the offensive end. The Bastrop senior striker scored in the 54th minute for the winning goal against Pflugerville Connally 2-1 in the bi-district round at Manor High School on Friday. The goal unfolded on Bastrop goalie Gavin Meraz's long kick downfield to left

Caden Justice (left) is one of several Bastrop players competing with injuries By Jim Irish Photos by Dustyn Werner The Bastrop boys soccer team is advancing to the state playoffs for the second consecutive year under coach Greg Vuagniaux. The only remaining issue is whether the Bears (13-4-4 overall, 5-3-3 in District 24-5A) will finish in third or four place in the district. Bastrop's final game of district is on the road against McCallum at Nelson Field at 7:45 p.m. on Wed