Simley at Holy Angels
1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 27

Academy of Holy Angels and Simley meet Saturday in an early season matchup that has Class 1A, Section 3 seeding implications. 

Last year, the Stars went 14-0-2 in the regular season and earned the top-seed for the section playoffs, where they advanced to the finals before falling to second-seeded St. Thomas Academy. Holy Angels could be poised for another deep postseason run as it returns half its roster —  one that helped the Stars outscore the competition 68-9 last season.

Abraham Sanchez (11-2-24) is back for the No. 7 Stars. The senior led the team in scoring and will likely assume a role as striker.

The Spartans graduated 12 seniors but return five regulars who helped the team reach the second round of the section playoffs. Sophomore Davis Provost looks to improve upon an impressive freshman campaign which netted a team-high five goals.