MMA Cadets Earn Class 2 District 4 All-District Soccer Honors, Fall 2025

MMA Cadets Earn Class 2 District 4 All-District Soccer Honors, Fall 2025

Missouri Military Academy is proud to recognize our Colonels soccer players who earned Class 2 District 4 All-District honors for the 2025 season.

Puebla (#17) drives the ball upfield as a defender trails behind him.

Fernando Puebla (#17) pushes the attack up the sideline during a fast break.


First Team All-District

  • Fernando Puebla, Senior – Forward (Scottsdale AZ)

Second Team All-District

  • Emilio Pérez, Senior – Forward (Martínez de la Torre, Mexico)

All-District Honorable Mention

  • Eric Shellabarger, Junior – Defender (Mexico, Missouri)
Pérez (#10) dribbles through defenders during an MMA varsity soccer match.

Emilio Pérez (#10) navigates through defenders to advance the ball for MMA.


MMA head soccer coach Rodrigo Padilla '15 praised the cadets for their dedication and leadership throughout the season.

"Cadets Puebla, Pérez, and Shellabarger are three players who define what leadership, talent, and drive truly mean," said Padilla. "Their impact on and off the field was key to our success this season. I am proud to see their hard work recognized with district honors!"

Shellabarger (#5) controls the ball during a match on the MMA home field.

Eric Shellabarger (#5) moves the ball upfield while setting up the next play.

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