Under the guidance of first-year head coach Bartholomew Valerio, the Buttons delivered a stellar performance. (Copyright 2025 by Komet Communications - All rights reserved.)
SAN ANTONIO – Once again, the Central Catholic High School boys’ soccer team ended its season as the best TAPPS Class 6A team in Texas.
The Buttons captured their 10th state championship Friday at the Round Rock Multipurpose Complex with a resounding 4-0 victory over Dallas Parish Episcopal.
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Goals from Brandon Thomas, Andres Bacho, Caple Esquivel and Vicente Sandoval highlighted the team’s depth and offensive talent.
Before its appearance in Friday’s state title match, Central Catholic dominated district play, winning the district title with an undefeated record.
Friday’s victory marked the Buttons' third consecutive state final appearance, adding to a legacy that includes four consecutive state titles from 2017 to 2020.
Under the guidance of first-year head coach Bartholomew Valerio, the Buttons ended their season on top.
Spencer Heath is a Digital Journalist at KSAT. Spencer graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, where he studied Radio-Television-Film. He’s worked as a journalist in San Antonio since June of 2022.
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