Cascade Caps 13-Win Turnaround With Eight All-League Honorees

TURNER, Ore. - Cascade High School boys soccer finished 13-2-1, turning a season of improvement into a playoff appearance and eight all-league selections. The Cougars outscored opponents 79-8. One year after posting a 1-6-3 league record, Cascade combined a productive attack with a defense that repeatedly kept opponents off the scoreboard.

The attack established itself early. Julian Cabrera scored twice against Dallas and added four goals against Thurston, while Clausen scored twice in the opening six minutes of the Thurston match. Enrique Alvarez followed with four goals in a mercy-rule victory over Estacada. That victory was Cascade’s fourth of the season, already matching the previous season’s win total.

Cascade’s defensive work gave that scoring a reliable foundation. Goalkeeper Tanen Swing saved a first-half penalty against Thurston, and Tony Lopez, Omari Andrade and Swing helped preserve a scoreless draw with Newport. The Cougars also shut out North Marion before opening league play with a mercy-rule victory over Central, when Cabrera scored five goals after Cascade struck twice in the first four minutes.

Two rivalry breakthroughs showed how far the Cougars had progressed. Cascade beat Philomath for the first time in more than five years, with Cabrera recording three goals and an assist. Adan Martinez contributed a goal and two assists, and Clausen scored in his sixth consecutive game. Against defending state champion Stayton, Clausen scored twice, including the late winner, to deliver Cascade’s first victory over the rival since 2019.

Contributions extended beyond the leading scorers. Defenders Spencer Moll and Joseph Burnell both scored against Dallas, and Moll later added a long-range goal against Central. A varsity player since his freshman year, Moll emphasized encouragement, consistent effort and runs that created passing options for teammates. Beating Stayton stood out among his season highlights, with another rivalry victory and a state title among his ambitions.

Cascade continued producing decisive performances down the stretch, including a mercy-rule win over Taft and another shutout of Central. The Cougars closed their home league schedule with a Senior Night victory over Philomath that ended under the mercy rule with 25 minutes remaining. Cabrera contributed a goal and three assists in that home finale.

The postseason ended sooner than Cascade wanted. The Cougars lost their opening playoff match to Marist Catholic, 2-1 in a contest decided by penalty kicks. All-league recognition nevertheless reached across the team: Cabrera, Clausen, Lopez and Swing earned first-team honors, while Martinez, Alvarez and Burnell received second-team recognition. Andrade earned honorable mention.

The returning core now becomes the focus for next season. Cascade’s goal is to build on that group and pursue a state title, carrying forward the combination of scoring and defensive consistency that defined this season. The Cougars enter that work having broken lengthy winless stretches against both Philomath and Stayton. Thank you to all the seniors that have impacted the Boys Soccer program! You will be missed!