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District Play

Disappointing

Despite losing twelve players
from last year's team, boys varsity set
their hopes high for the season. Players
looked toward the State tournament
anxiously, but a young team, com-
In a quick break from his Westside opponent,
Senior Bryan Mayfield helps lead the Varsity team bined with the lack of teamwork proved
to a 2-0 victory. (Michelle Cadmus) to be the downfall of the team.
Team members agreed that the
Preparation is always key to a successful game.
For Senior JeffZorgdragerthis preparation includes teamwork was more evident towards
putting on an ankle brace to avoid an injury to the end of the season, but unfortunately
keep him from playing. (Julie Jensen) it was too late. Said Senior Dave NickeL
"It wasn't as good of a year as was
expected. We were a good team, bet-
ter than our record showed, but the
overall team chemistry wasn't there."
The team ended their season
with a 7-7 record, winning the last four of
five games in the regular season. Con-
fidence was high entering the District
tournament, but the team suffered a
disappointing loss in overtime to under-
dogs Bellevue West.
The Junior Varsity team finished
the season with an 8-4 record. This is
contributed to a strong defense. Said
Coach Tom Mosser , "We had ... the best
defensive team in a long time."
- Also a young team, practice was
a very important factor in the success of
the team. Daily conditioning included
running four miles, followed by sprints as
well as drills and occasional scrimmages.
Both teams are anxiously await-
ing next year's season, with hopes of
improving on past mistakes and playing
up current strengths. Said Junior Kevin
Cargile, "Next year will be awesome-if
we get our stuff together."
-Tanya Patry

1/ Boys Soccer: front- Matt Colerick, Jammie Ketteler, Javier Riviera , Brad Hay, Chris Hix, Brian
ves ay, Brian Green, Gabe Butler , Derrick Flores , Bentzinger, James Hospodka, Corey letterman,
·reg Sch multe, John Giles, Jamie Gerdes, Mike Casey Lindsey ,Brian Trauernicht, Bill Nelson , Coach
odd , Troy Brinkman , Paul Whitworth; back-Andy Bill Cunningham. (Jack Martin Photography)
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