O'Connor goalkeeper Kylie Bourquin voted Express-News Athlete of the Week

Bourquin recorded two shutouts and 15 saves in wins over Taft and Stevens

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Kylie Bourquin, the senior goalkeeper for the O'Connor High School girls soccer team, was named the Express-News Athlete of the Week after recording two shutouts and 15 saves in victories over Taft and Stevens. Her strong play has helped O'Connor climb to third place in District 28-6A with a chance to challenge for the district title.

Why it matters

Bourquin's performance highlights the importance of strong goalkeeping in high school soccer, as her ability to keep clean sheets has been crucial to O'Connor's success this season. Her recognition as Athlete of the Week also showcases the talent and dedication of student-athletes in the San Antonio area.

The details

In the win over Taft, Bourquin recorded 11 saves to preserve a 1-0 victory for the Panthers. She followed that up with four saves in a 4-0 win against Stevens. Bourquin's excellence in goal has helped O'Connor maintain a strong position in the district standings, with the team looking to challenge for the title in the coming weeks.

  • On February 10, Bourquin recorded 11 saves in a 1-0 victory against Taft.
  • On February 12, Bourquin had four saves in a 4-0 win over Stevens.

The players

Kylie Bourquin

The senior goalkeeper for the O'Connor High School girls soccer team, who was named the Express-News Athlete of the Week after her strong performances in goal.

Luis Perez

The junior for the Southwest High School boys soccer team, who was named the Express-News boys soccer Player of the Week after scoring two goals in each of his team's district wins.

Elijah Williams

The senior for the TMI Episcopal boys basketball team, who was named the Express-News boys basketball Player of the Week after scoring 37 points in a critical win over Antonian.

Yasmeen Schmidt

The senior for the Cornerstone Christian girls basketball team, who was named the Express-News girls basketball Player of the Week after scoring 31 points, including 22 in the fourth quarter, to lead her team to an overtime victory against Austin High.

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What’s next

O'Connor will look to continue their strong play and challenge for the District 28-6A title in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

Kylie Bourquin's standout performances in goal have been crucial to O'Connor's success this season, and her recognition as Athlete of the Week showcases the talent and dedication of student-athletes in the San Antonio area.