ECNL TX U16: HTX prevail at home over Solar Academy

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The ECNL Boys League has had an exciting first couple of months in its 2026-2027 season, as the best teams in the league get on the field to face their regional rivals in Conference Play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Texas Conference is one of the strongest in the entire country, and Prep Soccer Texas will be following the season as it unfolds, supporting the Lone Star State teams with high-level coverage that will include match reports, photo galleries and social media posts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Sunday, October 18, we attended the match between HTX and Solar SC Academy U16 teams at Bear Branch Soccer Fields in The Woodlands. It was a very competitive match, which ended with hosts HTX winning 1-0.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>HTX U16 vs. Solar SC Academy U16 - <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/2026/10/ecnl-tx-u16-htx-vs-solar-sc-academy-photos/">Photos</a></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/De14L8elMzJ/?img_index=1","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/De14L8elMzJ/?img_index=1 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>HTX's game-winning goal was scored in the 71st minute, after a shot from outside the box found Davin Villegas-Medina and the forward sent the ball into the back of the net.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Players of the Game</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["378129"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ada20c7b36cc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lazzari was pivotal in HTX's home win as his performance between the posts was a main factor in his team's defensive success against a talented Solar offense. A tall goalkeeper, he used his length extremely well to make stops and also dominated the box in the air, efficiently claiming and punching crosses. As the opponents insisted on playing long balls out of the back, Lazzari was always alert and ready to leave his spot and get to the ball when it went behind his backline. The goalkeeper also did well when he had to use his feet and was a vocal leader for HTX.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":415874,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/10/2J4A0233.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-415874" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["415881"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ada20c7b372d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Warren has a solid shift at left back and was one of the pillars in HTX's backline. He was impressively reliable defensively, using his positioning and instincts to make stops, and did well even when facing more physical opponents. Warren also showed great vision and quality on the ball to support the team's buildup with his intelligent passing out of the back. The outside back also had a noticeable presence in the attacking half, using his pace to overlap and get to the end line and delivering accurate passes and crosses from out wide.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":415863,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/10/2J4A0218_e75554.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-415863" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["415899"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ada20c7b3768"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Labuson formed a strong center back duo with [player_tooltip player_id='378131' first='William' last='Vasser'] and the two worked well together to keep Solar scoreless. The tallest of the two, he was involved in many duels in the air and did a good job of getting opponents uncomfortable when he couldn't win them. Labuson also stood out for his positioning and mobility, doing a good job of covering his outside back and keeping up with opponents when passes were played in space behind the backline. A lefty, the center back also demonstrated composure and quality on the ball, delivering good passes out of the back.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":415866,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/10/2J4A0220_8e93b0.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-415866" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["381849"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ada20c7b379c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ordonez had a good performance at the attacking midfielder spot and was heavily involved in HTX's playmaking. He did a good job of moving off the ball and thrived in moving it upfield by playing quickly and directly. Ordonez was particularly important in transition plays, using his quickness and passing vision to get the ball to his teammates in the final third. The midfielder took good care of the ball and also had a nice presence around the box, helping set up chances for his teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":415880,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/10/2J4A0247_6fd56d.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-415880" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["415901"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ada20c7b37d0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Scheinman provided Solar with a big presence up top and was a key piece in their playing system. With his team primarily playing long, the tall center forward was the target of most of their passes and did well at redirecting them with his head or controlling them. Scheinman also demonstrated good mobility and quality on the ball to make plays away from the penalty box, beating defenders off the dribble in tight spaces and connecting well with his teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":415876,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/10/2J4A0240_df621e.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-415876" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["415903"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ada20c7b3806"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Escalante did well as a defensive midfielder for Solar, providing the team with a reliable presence in the center of the field. He was very active defensively and did a good job of covering ground and shielding the team's backline. A lefty, Escalante was also engaged when Solar had the ball, helping move it intelligently out of the back. While his team insisted on playing long for most of the match, he tried to settle the ball down and make Solar progress it on the ground when he had possession.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":415862,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/10/2J4A0217_24e1a0.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-415862" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->