Holy Trinity boys soccer wins first state championship

Tigers defeat Episcopal 3-0 to claim Class 2A title

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The Holy Trinity boys soccer team won its first-ever state championship, defeating Episcopal 3-0 in the Class 2A final. The Tigers, who finished the season 17-1-1, got goals from Cooper Euziere, Thomas Greene, and Euziere again to claim the historic victory.

Why it matters

Holy Trinity had been close to winning a state title in recent years, finishing as runners-up last season and making the semifinals the year before. This championship represents the culmination of the program's steady rise and the payoff for the team's hard work and determination.

The details

Holy Trinity struck first with a goal from Cooper Euziere late in the first half. Thomas Greene extended the lead early in the second half, and Euziere added a late insurance goal. Episcopal was held scoreless, with Holy Trinity goalkeeper Dustin Strom making key saves on two indirect free kicks.

  • Holy Trinity won the Class 2A state championship on February 18, 2026.
  • This was the Tigers' third straight trip to the state final, after finishing as runners-up last season and making the semifinals the year before.

The players

Cooper Euziere

Scored two goals in the state championship game to lead Holy Trinity to victory.

Thomas Greene

Netted a goal in the second half to double Holy Trinity's lead.

Dustin Strom

Holy Trinity's goalkeeper, made key saves to preserve the shutout.

Adrian Moreno

Head coach of the Holy Trinity boys soccer team, guided the program to its first state title.

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What they’re saying

“I saw the ball and headed it down and I felt like I was in the perfect position and it just came down to me and I just hit it in the corner. I just knew we had to get a goal early and set the tone.”

— Cooper Euziere (floridatoday.com)

“We worked on it at practice and if it were to ever happen it's something we knew how to do and we took care of it.”

— Dustin Strom, Goalkeeper (floridatoday.com)

“It feels amazing. I know as a player I wished for this, and I tried to do it. Here as a coach, getting here three years in a row and finally doing it after getting one step closer each time it's just an amazing feeling.”

— Adrian Moreno, Head Coach (floridatoday.com)

“It feels great. All the hard we've done throughout the season, all the obstacles we had to overcome, the loss which helped us better develop as a team. It just means the world, and I wouldn't want to do it with any other boys, it just feels great.”

— Cooper Euziere (floridatoday.com)

What’s next

The Holy Trinity boys soccer team will look to defend their state championship next season as they aim to build a dynasty.

The takeaway

Holy Trinity's historic state championship victory is a testament to the hard work and determination of the players and coaches, who have steadily built the program into a powerhouse over the past few seasons. This win will undoubtedly inspire the next generation of Holy Trinity soccer players to strive for greatness.