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MOJO Showcase Day 2 has a comeback and a big win

MOJO Showcase Day 2 has a comeback and a big win
Guilherme Torres
Guilherme Torres January 6, 2023 @ 10:05 PM
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Kortay Koc
Kortay Koc 5'9" | F/M | 2026
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Yadiel Cardona-Lopez
Yadiel Cardona-Lopez F | 2024
TX
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most traditional and exciting season-opening boys soccer tournaments in the state of Texas, the MOJO Showcase is underway, with matches taking place in the Katy area from Thursday to Saturday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reuniting 35 high school teams from several regions of the Lone Star State in 11 different venues, the MOJO Showcase features some of the best talent in the area. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We've been in attendance for two matches on Friday and here's what we saw:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ROYAL 2 - 1 SHADOW CREEK</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Royal Falcons from Brookshire rebounded from their opening-match loss to Katy with a come-from-behind 2-1 win over the Shadow Creek Sharks from Pearland, who had also dropped their opening match to Fulshear, at the Rhodes Stadium.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Sharks explored well Royal's struggles in the air and put them under constant pressure from set pieces in the first half. In one of their very first attempts, senior midfielder Caden Garbade beat the Falcons' defenders on a corner kick to score from a header.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Royal continued to compete and although senior forward Aldo Celestino wasted the team's first opportunity to tie the match in a penalty kick, junior midfielder Sebastian Badillo scored twice in dead-ball situations (one penalty kick and one free kick), the last of which with only 40 seconds left on the clock, to give the Falcons the victory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://x.com/grtorres/status/1611492743087362048?s=20u0026amp;t=q0ystpfQOpoUxaoL-9qnVg","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://x.com/grtorres/status/1611492743087362048?s=20&amp;t=q0ystpfQOpoUxaoL-9qnVg </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Players of the Match</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Sebastian Badillo","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"102","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Royal","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"The junior midfielder ended up deciding the match for his team at the end, but had been a key piece for the Falcons since the start. During the second half, when Royal were dominated by Shadow Creek for most of the time, some of Badillo's runs from the left were important to get the team out of pressure and force the Sharks to play defense and his mid-range shots were also dangerous. He was clinical on both set pieces he scored from and had the bold, yet very successful idea of targeting the goalkeeper's low corner in the game-winning free kick.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63b8b5c1bafd1"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://x.com/grtorres/status/1611487247102103554?s=20u0026amp;t=q0ystpfQOpoUxaoL-9qnVg","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://x.com/grtorres/status/1611487247102103554?s=20&amp;t=q0ystpfQOpoUxaoL-9qnVg </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Caden Garbade","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2023","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"102","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Shadow Creek","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Shadow Creek's main playmaker in the match, Garbade was involved with nearly everything the Sharks produced. 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Morales was pushed to the backline during part of the first half and helped the team build out of the back.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63b8b5c1bb329"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Darrius Gardner","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"103","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Shadow Creek","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Although his play dropped a bit in the second half, Gardner made a big impact in Shadow Creek's game. He spent most of the time on the left and his direct style created all sorts of problems for Royal's backline. He also got the assist on Garbade's goal with a well-taken corner kick. Gardner was moved to the central region of midfield during the match and responded well, maintaining his high-energy style.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63b8b5c1bb3e4"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SEVEN LAKES 7 - 0 MEMORIAL</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the strongest teams in the state, the Seven Lakes Spartans from Katy had their second-straight comfortable victory in the tournament as, playing at home, they dominated the Memorial Mustangs from Houston to a 7-0 win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Spartans got the score open with a header from senior defender Javier Mestre and then saw sophomore winger [player_tooltip player_id='56106' first='Kortay' last='Koc'] and junior midfielder Aidan Morrison help them build a 3-0 lead before halftime.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://x.com/grtorres/status/1611532564396744704?s=20u0026amp;t=LBIeh9wQ8E-0bGRJZcsJFg","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://x.com/grtorres/status/1611532564396744704?s=20&amp;t=LBIeh9wQ8E-0bGRJZcsJFg </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Despite multiple substitutions during the second half, the Spartans didn't slow down and got four more goals with senior midfielder Alexie Matute, junior defender Eduardo Davalillo, senior midfielder Pato Valdes and senior forward Hunter Merritt all finding the back of the net.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Players of the Match</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Aidan Morrison","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"102","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Seven Lakes","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Albion Hurricanes FC","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Morrison was pivotal for Seven Lakes' emphatic win as he coordinated the team from his midfield role and dictated the tempo. 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One of the most traditional and exciting season-opening boys soccer tournaments in the state of Texas, the MOJO Showcase is underway, with matches taking place in the Katy area from Thursday to Saturday.

Sebastian Badillo

Sebastian Badillo

POS M
CLASS 2024

Sebastian Badillo

School: Royal
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Caden Garbade

Caden Garbade

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS M
CLASS 2023

Caden Garbade

School: Shadow Creek
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Aldo Celestino

Aldo Celestino

POS F
CLASS 2023

Aldo Celestino

School: Royal
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Gabri Forghieri

Gabri Forghieri

POS M
CLASS 2024

Gabri Forghieri

School: Shadow Creek
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Jose Morales

Jose Morales

POS M
CLASS 2023

Jose Morales

School: Royal
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Darrius Gardner

Darrius Gardner

POS F
CLASS 2024

Darrius Gardner

School: Shadow Creek
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Aidan Morrison

Aidan Morrison

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS M
CLASS 2024

Aidan Morrison

School: Seven Lakes
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Northeastern (MA)
Kortay Koc

Kortay Koc

TX
F/M
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS F/M
CLASS 2026
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Kortay
Koc F/M
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
HS
Seven Lakes
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TX
MOJO Showcase Day 2 has a comeback and a big win
Playing primarily on the left, Koc was a nightmare for Memorial’s defense. He progressed the ball really well...
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Northeastern (MA)
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State: Texas
School: Seven Lakes
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Hunter Merritt

Hunter Merritt

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS F
CLASS 2023

Hunter Merritt

School: Seven Lakes
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Fernando Lazo

Fernando Lazo

HEIGHT 5'4"
POS D
CLASS 2024

Fernando Lazo

School: Seven Lakes
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Sean Fargo

Sean Fargo

POS M
CLASS 2023

Sean Fargo

School: Memorial
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Yadiel Cardona-Lopez

Yadiel Cardona-Lopez

POS F
CLASS 2024
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Yadiel
Cardona-Lopez F
Class
2024
TX
MOJO Showcase Day 2 has a comeback and a big win
Memorial’s dynamic winger used his pace and ball control to try and create danger in transition. He combined...
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Yadiel Cardona-Lopez

State: Texas
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