Cedar Stars Rush Houston 2008 ECNL RL Boys: A Spirited Show at the 2023 NPL Finals

One of the outstanding marks of an exceptional team is the consistency to maintain top performance, year after year. This quality is embodied by our Cedar Stars Rush Houston 2008 ECNL RL Boys team, who for the second consecutive year, qualified for the coveted 2023 NPL Finals in Colorado.

While they achieved one victory and suffered two losses before bowing out, their performance, fight, and determination were unmistakable. These young athletes have once again made our club proud with their indomitable spirit and unyielding determination to rise to every challenge.

Head Coach Luis Mora, the guiding force behind their success, expressed his pride, stating, “It’s a massive honor to work with this talented group of players and represent Cedar Stars Rush Houston at this coveted National Event."

"The base of this team has been together at our academy for more than 4+ years, and we have also added some great talent to the group the last couple of years. Already knowing what to expect, the boys look sharp and hungry for more success this year. Facing league champions from other parts of the country is exciting and also a challenge we have to rise to but we’re also league champions and we have to go over there and impose our game on the opponents and not take our foot off the gas."

Indeed, the team’s core, honed at our academy for over four years, along with the recent infusion of fresh talent, have collectively shaped a formidable squad. They ventured onto the national stage, standing tall as league champions, ready to take on the best with vigor and grit.

Their journey to the NPL Finals and the battles they fought therein are a reflection of their perseverance and our shared commitment to fostering excellence. While they might not have emerged as champions this time, their passion, resilience, and the experience they’ve gained set the stage for future triumphs.