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Martin boys, Lady Mustangs win bi-district soccer titles
The Tigers and Lady Mustangs advance in the UIL soccer playoffs
Mar. 21, 2026 at 1:06pm
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The Martin Tigers boys soccer team and the Nixon Lady Mustangs both won their bi-district playoff games, with the Tigers defeating Gregory-Portland 4-3 and the Lady Mustangs shutting out Corpus Christi Ray 4-0. The bi-district titles are the first for the Tigers since 2024 and the first for the Lady Mustangs in several years, ending a playoff drought.
Why it matters
The wins for the Martin boys and Nixon girls teams continue the strong soccer tradition in Laredo, with both programs looking to make deep playoff runs after securing bi-district titles. The playoff success also highlights the growth and development of high school soccer in the region.
The details
The Martin Tigers were led by goals from Bryan Flores, Manuel Rubalcava, Kaleb Alvarez, and Oscar Cortez in their 4-3 win over Gregory-Portland. It was the Tigers' sixth bi-district title in the last 13 years. The Nixon Lady Mustangs recorded a 4-0 shutout victory over Corpus Christi Ray to earn their first bi-district championship in several seasons, building on the program's first-ever district title this year.
- The bi-district playoff games were played on March 21, 2026.
- Martin's last bi-district title came in 2024.
- Nixon's last playoff appearance before this season was last year, ending a lengthy drought.
The players
Martin Tigers
The boys soccer team from Martin High School in Laredo, Texas.
Nixon Lady Mustangs
The girls soccer team from Nixon High School in Laredo, Texas.
Bryan Flores
A player on the Martin Tigers boys soccer team who scored a goal in the bi-district playoff win.
Manuel Rubalcava
A player on the Martin Tigers boys soccer team who scored a goal in the bi-district playoff win.
Kaleb Alvarez
A player on the Martin Tigers boys soccer team who scored a goal in the bi-district playoff win.
Oscar Cortez
A player on the Martin Tigers boys soccer team who scored a goal in the bi-district playoff win.
Adela Contreras
A player on the Nixon Lady Mustangs girls soccer team who scored a goal in the district championship game.
What they’re saying
“The bi-district title is the first for the Tigers since 2024.”
— Billy Woods, Reporter
“It's been a historic season for Nixon, which entered the playoffs after winning the program's first district championship.”
— Billy Woods, Reporter
What’s next
The Martin Tigers will face Lopez in the area round, while the Nixon Lady Mustangs will host Rowe in the area round on March 24.
The takeaway
The playoff success of the Martin boys and Nixon girls soccer teams highlights the continued growth and development of high school soccer in the Laredo region, with both programs looking to build on their bi-district titles and make deep postseason runs.
