GALT, CA (MPG) - It has been a season for the ages in Galt. The Galt High School Warriors boys’ soccer team captured the league championship and followed it with a coveted CIF Section title, cementing its place in program history. Now, the accolades have arrived to match the accomplishments, as Head Coach Julian Para was voted Coach of the Year by his peer coaches and sophomore Noah Stratton was named League MVP: the crowning recognition for a team that gave everything it had for its community.

Para, a Galt High graduate who won a section championship as a player at this very school, has now delivered that same magic as a coach. His Coach of the Year honor reflects not just what happened on the scoreboard, but the culture, identity and community pride he has woven into the fabric of the program. True to his character, Para deflected the spotlight immediately.

“We did it for the community,” Para said. “We couldn't have done any of it without the backing and support of this community. We all support each other.”

Those words echo the philosophy that has defined Para’s program from the beginning. For him, the trophies and honors mean most because of the people they represent: the fans who showed up, the parents who sacrificed and the community that believed from the very first game.

Stratton’s MVP selection is nothing short of remarkable for a sophomore. The young forward led the league with 38 goals and averaged an extraordinary 1.8 goals per game, finishing the season with 89 total points: a number that separates him from every other player in the league. His 13 assists demonstrate that he’s not just a scorer but a complete attacking player who elevates those around him. Stratton’s emergence as the league’s premier player at just a sophomore level sends a clear message to the rest of the league: Galt’s best days may still be ahead.

Junior Austin Loza provided lethal support, scoring 13 goals and adding 14 assists for 40 points while averaging 0.7 goals and 0.7 assists per game. Loza’s ability to both score and create made him one of the most dangerous players in the league and a critical piece of Galt’s championship puzzle.

Junior Rafael Bertho was the league’s premier playmaker, leading the team with 21 assists and averaging 1.0 assists per game. His 15 goals and 51 total points made him a dual threat that opposing defenses had to account for on every possession.

In goal, junior Adam Preciado was outstanding throughout the season, recording an incredible 96 saves and averaging 5.3 saves per game while posting a goals against average of zero. His shot-stopping ability and command of the penalty area gave the Warriors the defensive foundation necessary to compete for championships.

The six all-league selections – Brian Arambula, Joshua Rodriguez, Austin Loza, Noah Stratton, Angel Munoz and Adam Preciado – represent the depth and quality of a roster that earned every honor bestowed upon them. Each player contributed to a season that began with a league championship chase and ended with a section trophy being carried through the streets of Galt.

The road to the section title was close and heartfelt, filled with the kind of dramatic moments that define championship runs. Every game required everything the Warriors had, and every game they delivered. That resilience, that collective will to win for each other and for their community, is what separates this team from those that have come before.

For the Galt community, this season has been a gift. Para, Stratton and their teammates didn’t just win games; they reminded an entire community of what it feels like to believe in something together. The section trophy now sits at Galt High, a symbol of what happens when talent, leadership and community unite behind a common purpose.

Congratulations to Coach Julian Para, MVP Noah Stratton and every member of the Galt Warriors soccer family. You did it for the city … and the city couldn’t be prouder.