First the first time in nine years, the Klein Oak girls soccer team has advanced to the UIL 5A Soccer State Championships held April 19-21, 2012 at the Birkelbach Field in Georgetown, Texas. KOHS knocked off A&M Consolidated (1-0 OT) and Garland Sachse (1-0) on Sat., April 14, to win the 2012 Region 2 Championship. The Lady Panthers boast a 25-1-1 record and next face Plano West (21-3-4) at 11 a.m. on Thurs., April 19.

The KOHS girls squad has had a longstanding history of state berths, as the program won its last state championship in 2003. The Panthers were the favorite to win districts heading into the 2012 season, and took on the motto “It’s not about me,” which they have put into action. Head coach Becky Cobb said that although her team is evenly matched on paper with Plano West, it’s what is not in the scouting report that sets her team apart.

“The teamwork and chemistry is present with this team because they play unselfishly and everyone contributes,” said Cobb. “They went into this season expected to win and they were able to handle the pressure and succeed. Not only do I expect great things, I feel so honored to work with such an amazing group of young ladies and I am enjoying the ride!”

The winner of Thursday’s match-up will advance to the finals at 11 a.m. on Sat., April 21. For more information and bracket, visit www.uiltexas.org/soccer/state.

The Klein Oak boys and Klein High girls ran away with the 2012 UIL District 13-5A Track & Field Championships held April 11 and 13, 2012, at the Klein Memorial Stadium. The Klein ISD had teams and individuals win 19 of 34 events at this year’s district competition. Teams next prepare for the Regional meet scheduled for April 27-28 at the Hart-Patterson Track Complex in Waco, Texas.

In the girls finals, the Bearkats 129 points was enough to take home the title over second place Klein Forest (121 points), while Klein Collins finished fifth and Klein Oak seventh. The KOHS boys scored 139 points as a team to edge out runner-up Klein Collins (134 points), and Klein High placed sixth and Klein Forest seventh overall. All four teams, including the top three individual finishers in each event, advances to represent the district at the Regional meet.

To view photos of the running finals, see the Facebook album here. For complete results of the district meet, click here.