Two El Paso High School Boys Soccer Teams Advance to 2026 Texas UIL Playoffs

Burges and Americas will compete for regional championships on March 31.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 2:22pm

A cubist, geometric painting depicting a high school soccer match, with overlapping planes of green, white, and blue representing the dynamic action on the field.Two El Paso high school soccer teams advance to the regional finals, showcasing the competitive spirit and talent of the local players.El Paso Today

Two El Paso high school boys soccer teams, Burges and Americas, have advanced to the regional championship round of the 2026 Texas UIL soccer playoffs. The teams will face off against O.D. Wyatt and Midland Lee, respectively, on Tuesday, March 31.

Why it matters

El Paso's high school soccer programs have a strong tradition, and having two teams reach the regional finals is a significant achievement that showcases the talent and competitiveness of the local players and coaches. This level of success in the UIL playoffs is a point of pride for the El Paso community.

The details

The Burges Mustangs will play O.D. Wyatt at 1:30 p.m. MT/2:30 p.m. CT at Midland's Astound Broadband Stadium in the Class 5A regional championship. The Americas Trailblazers will face Midland Lee at a separate match and time on the same day, also at the Astound Broadband Stadium.

  • The regional championship matches will take place on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

The players

Burges Mustangs

The boys soccer team from Burges High School in El Paso, Texas, who have advanced to the regional championship round of the 2026 Texas UIL playoffs.

Americas Trailblazers

The boys soccer team from Americas High School in El Paso, Texas, who have also advanced to the regional championship round of the 2026 Texas UIL playoffs.

O.D. Wyatt

The high school boys soccer team that Burges will face in the regional championship match.

Midland Lee

The high school boys soccer team that Americas will face in the regional championship match.

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What’s next

The winners of the regional championship matches on March 31 will advance to the state semifinals of the 2026 Texas UIL boys soccer playoffs.

The takeaway

El Paso's high school soccer programs continue to demonstrate their strength and competitiveness, with two teams reaching the regional finals of the 2026 Texas UIL playoffs. This achievement underscores the depth of talent and dedication within the local soccer community.