The St. Pauls boys soccer team capped the 2025 season with a staggering 104 goals, finishing the campaign with a 16‑5‑2 record and securing both the Eastern Sandhills Conference title and the program’s first Robeson Cup championship.
A Record‑Breaking Campaign
The achievement marked the team’s most prolific offensive year in recent memory, a milestone that resonated throughout the school and the broader community.
However, the triumph comes with a significant transition, as eight seniors, including leading scorers Omar Canuto and Omar Rueda, will depart the program.
Omar Canuto, who netted 46 goals this season, often credited the team’s chemistry, communication and relentless work ethic for the collective success.
Coach Brent Martin acknowledges the loss but remains optimistic, emphasizing that the returning underclassmen — Jesus Lopez, Cacey Arroyo, Joshue Canuto and Oscar Rosas — are poised to assume larger roles.
Martin believes that with focused development and a commitment to replicating the team’s collaborative spirit, the squad can mitigate the expected dip in performance.
The coaching staff is already planning training regimens that prioritize cohesion, ensuring that the next generation can build on the foundation laid by their predecessors.
Fans and alumni alike are eager to see how the new roster will evolve, hopeful that the program’s upward trajectory will continue.