CORVALLIS, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University Men's Soccer had four student-athletes earn Cascade Collegiate All-Conference recognition following the 2026 season, with senior forward Henry Lopez and junior midfielder Jeff Jaimes earning First Team honors, while senior midfielder JJ Gallardo and junior midfielder Christian Samayoa were named Honorable Mention, announced Wednesday morning by the conference office. 

Henry Lopez, a senior forward from The Van Nuys, California, earned All-CCC Second Team honors a season ago before putting together an impressive senior campaign to earn First Team honors in his final year. Lopez appeared in 17 matches with 14 starts, leading Eastern Oregon in goals (10), assists (6), points (26), total shots (63), shots on goal (33), and game-winning goals (4). He logged more than 1,300 minutes while establishing himself as one of the conference's leading offensive players. Lopez ranked third in the CCC in goals, fourth in assists, second in total points with 26, and second in points per game at 1.63. He also ranked second in game-winning goals and led the conference in total shots and shots on goal, highlighting his impact as one of the league's most productive attacking players.

Joining Lopez was junior midfielder Jeff Jaimes. The Sylmar, California, native earned First Team recognition in his first season as a Mountie. Appearing in 18 matches with 16 starts, Jaimes totaled three assists and nearly 1,190 minutes on the pitch. While contributing offensively to the Mounties' attack, Jaimes played a larger defensive role throughout the season, helping EOU record five shutouts and limit opponents to 171 total shots. His ability to help win possession and move the ball forward also played an important part in the Mounties creating 263 shot opportunities on the season.

Gallardo, a senior midfielder from North Hollywood, California, earned Honorable Mention recognition after a consistent season in the middle of the field. Starting all 17 of his matches, Gallardo logged nearly 1,450 minutes and recorded two assists. A constant presence on both sides of the ball, Gallardo helped disrupt opposing attacks, win possession, and transition the ball forward to create better scoring opportunities for the Mounties. His defensive contributions were also instrumental in helping EOU record five shutouts while holding opponents to 171 total shots throughout the season.

Rounding out the Mounties' All-Conference selections was junior midfielder Christian Samayoa of Palmdale, California. Samayoa appeared in 18 matches with 17 starts, totaling four goals, one assist, and nearly 1,280 minutes. He finished the season with 32 shots and one game-winning goal, providing an additional offensive presence from the midfield while contributing to the Mounties' attack throughout the year.

The four All-Conference selections were key contributors to the Mounties' 6-2-4 regular-season record and fourth-place finish in the CCC standings. While the All-Conference honors were determined by regular-season performances, all four continued to play important roles as Eastern Oregon made their postseason push. The Mounties went on to capture the CCC Tournament Championship Wednesday afternoon, earning the conference's second automatic bid to the NAIA National Tournament and capping off a successful season for the program.