By: Lauren Pace
After having an okay season last year, both the boys’ and girls’ soccer teams feel confident that they will be much more successful this season. “We have come a long way since last year and we have real potential. I think we are going to go far in the playoffs this year,” boys captain, Danny Hanson, said.
Both the boys’ and girls’ teams kicked off the 2009-2010 season with a tournament at Gulfport High School. The girls’ team dominated Ocean Springs with a score of 2-0 and Gulfport with a score of 4-0. The boys, however, were not as successful. The team lost to Ocean Springs, 1-4, and to Gulfport, 0-2.
Both teams began the home season on November 10 by playing Petal High School. The girls defeated the Lady Panthers 1-0. After the game, varsity girls defender, Nikki Robinson, felt very confident about the season. “I think we have enough talent to go to state and we’re excited about the season,” she said. In an intense rivalry, the boys were also victorious with a score of 1-0. Both games were filled with many heartpounding moments that made the game very enjoyable for fans.
“The girls have really worked hard and have the potential to do great things if they play together. We have a lot of talent and athleticism and both Coach Smith and I are excited about this year’s season,” Coach Jill Breland, Assistant Girls Coach, said.
The girls play the Clinton Arrows at home on Saturday, November 14, at 11:00 a.m. The boys will also play the Arrows at their home turf on the same day at 12:30 p.m.
