Holy Trinity to face Westminster Academy in 2A state soccer semifinal

The Tigers are heading to the state final four for the third straight year.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The Holy Trinity Tigers boys soccer team is set to play Westminster Academy in the Class 2A state semifinal on February 17 at Lake Myrtle Sports Complex in Auburndale, Florida. Holy Trinity enters the state final four as the No. 2 seed after winning its third straight regional title, while Westminster Academy is the No. 3 seed and has won 10 straight games.

Why it matters

This is the third consecutive year Holy Trinity has reached the state semifinals, showcasing the program's sustained excellence. The winner will advance to the Class 2A state championship game, providing an opportunity for one of these teams to capture the state title.

The details

Holy Trinity defeated King's Academy on penalty kicks in the Region 2-2A title game to reach the state semifinals. Prior to that, the Tigers grabbed wins over The First Academy and Benjamin in the earlier regional tournament rounds. The Tigers are led by Copper Euziere's 14 goals and William Seitz's 9 assists. Defensively, Holy Trinity has recorded 8 shutouts this season. Westminster Academy, making the trip from Miami, has won 10 straight games and is led by Luis Ayala's 13 goals and Yuri Goncalves' 15 assists.

  • The state semifinal match will be played on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4 p.m.

The players

Copper Euziere

The leading goal scorer for Holy Trinity with 14 goals and 3 assists this season.

William Seitz

Has tallied a team-high 9 assists and scored 3 goals for Holy Trinity.

Luis Ayala

The top goal scorer for Westminster Academy with 13 goals and 3 assists.

Yuri Goncalves

Has a team-high 15 assists and 8 goals for Westminster Academy.

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What’s next

The winner of the Holy Trinity vs. Westminster Academy semifinal will advance to the Class 2A state championship game.

The takeaway

Holy Trinity's sustained success in reaching the state semifinals for a third straight year highlights the program's strength, while Westminster Academy's 10-game winning streak sets up an intriguing matchup between two talented teams vying for a spot in the state title game.