Plainview High Soccer Star Signs with Wayland Baptist

Hector Rodriguez, a leader on the Plainview Bulldogs boys soccer team, will continue his academic and athletic career at Wayland Baptist University.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 11:36pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic movements and energy of a soccer match, with sharp geometric shapes in the official team colors of Plainview High School and Wayland Baptist University.Hector Rodriguez's signing with Wayland Baptist University marks the next chapter in the growth of Plainview High School's boys soccer program.Plainview Today

Hector Rodriguez, a senior at Plainview High School and a founding member of the school's boys soccer program, has signed to play for Wayland Baptist University. Rodriguez, who earned all-district honors and was selected for the prestigious Dallas Cup tournament, has been a standout player and leader for the Bulldogs over the past four years.

Why it matters

Rodriguez's signing represents the continued growth and success of Plainview's boys soccer program, which was established just a few years ago. His decision to attend Wayland Baptist University will allow him to compete at the next level while pursuing his academic interests in computer science.

The details

Rodriguez joined the Plainview boys soccer program as a freshman in 2022, the year the team was founded. Over the past four years, he has developed into one of the team's leaders, earning all-district honors in 2026 and being selected to play in the Dallas Cup, one of the nation's top youth soccer tournaments. Plainview head coach Victor Hernandez praised Rodriguez's work ethic, communication skills, and ability to adapt to the new program.

  • Rodriguez signed with Wayland Baptist University on April 7, 2026.
  • Rodriguez joined the Plainview boys soccer program as a freshman in 2022, the year it was founded.

The players

Hector Rodriguez

A senior at Plainview High School and a founding member of the school's boys soccer program, who has signed to play for Wayland Baptist University.

Victor Hernandez

The head coach of the Plainview High School boys soccer team, who praised Rodriguez's work ethic, communication skills, and ability to adapt to the new program.

Robert Ssejjemba

The head coach of the Wayland Baptist University soccer program, who has been familiar with Rodriguez for years and is excited to have him join the team.

Joven Longee

The assistant coach of the Wayland Baptist University soccer program, who was present when Rodriguez signed with the university.

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What they’re saying

“Great kid, on and off the field. Great leadership, especially in those difficult games. He always came in, he was our captain.”

— Victor Hernandez, Plainview High School Boys Soccer Coach

“Hector was one of the few players that got to start this program as a freshman. We got to see him grow these past few years, coming in and adapting to this program and developing it. We're very excited for him to keep on going into the next level.”

— Victor Hernandez, Plainview High School Boys Soccer Coach

“He's one of those players where you don't have to ask from him to work hard. He's just going to give it to you every single moment, every single practice he's going to be there.”

— Victor Hernandez, Plainview High School Boys Soccer Coach

“We saw Hector probably two years ago when he was playing with the men's league team here in town and we were very impressed with him. At the time I thought he was a senior because he was standing out and he was holding his own, he was playing with older players.”

— Robert Ssejjemba, Wayland Baptist University Soccer Head Coach

“The game alone, the way he plays the game, he's a midfielder, he's one of those modern players who like to receive the ball in the right places and link up plays and create plays on the field. He likes to win the ball back for his team.”

— Robert Ssejjemba, Wayland Baptist University Soccer Head Coach

What’s next

Rodriguez will join the Wayland Baptist University soccer program, which competes in the NAIA and the Sooner Athletic Conference, giving him the opportunity to continue his academic and athletic career at the next level.

The takeaway

Hector Rodriguez's signing with Wayland Baptist University represents the continued growth and success of the Plainview High School boys soccer program, which has developed a standout player and leader in just a few short years. His commitment to the sport and his team have earned him the chance to compete at the collegiate level.