The 1999 Texas State High School

The 1999 Texas State High School

Soccer Championship

Ranked #1 in the Nation

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Back Row: Jason Whatly, Kevin Beckering, Brian Schwartz, Travis Jones, Adam Clark, Jason Ryan, Patrick O'Reilly, Kelly Franklin, Michael Lehmann, Zach Hjornavik, Mark Loiacano.

2nd Row: Logan LeCompte, Jonathan Chaupin, Chris Goos, Bryan Beckering, Hector Villanueva, Martin Hutton, Nick Barker, Joshua Rathweg, Stephen Elias, David Burke.Front Row: Coach Allen Baker, Juan Garcia, Patrick Peirce, Jesse Shulse, Ajay Gupta & Eric "Ricky" Lewis (not shown)

An unprecedented 9th trip to the State final four ended in a magnificent accomplishment to win the 1999 Texas UIL Texas State Soccer Championship. It was a spectacular year of successes for the Bearkats and Coach Baker. We are proud of these young men who all season long overcame adversity and proved they have the heart of a Champion and the character of a Bearkat. No one could have predicted the ending or written the script for their sensational season. Ranked #1 in the country Klein High, Coach Baker and the Bearkats will hold the honor high to preserve the memory. A lofty goal has been set for all the Kats who will follow and higher still will be the expectations of their character and their heart.

We watched our Kats post a remarkable 27-0-1 record and we measured their success with a championship title but their success much larger than that. The life long successes they will attain will be possible because of what they possess in their heart. They each have: · Honesty and integrity · Determination and tenacity · Dedication to excellence · Discipline · Positive attitude · Initiative · Genuine concern for others · Enthusiasm · Confidence · A dream · A special team bond · Faith in God

"Success is often found in the journey and not in the final destination". Last year we said you would be back but it wouldn't be easy. It wasn't easy but the Klein tradition lives on and we'll be back to defend our title.

We want to thank each Region II District 15 team for a fine season and each of our fans for their support throughout this season. We hope you will be here again next year for the Year 2000 season and Championship.