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Boys and girls compete to full potential
Fleming and Terri Wachtler the attendance is satisfactory, but An
With many fancy moves and lots of derson feels it’s not what it should be.
work and fast running, the Boys’ Soccer is quickly becoming one of the
Varsity Soccer Team found its way to a most popular sports in America for girls
winning season. as well as boys. It is slowly creeping up
All team members agreed this season on baseball and football as one of the
had been better than past years. most-watched sports around. And the
According to Junior Marshall Swink, “ girls at Ralston are no exception.
Playing is a lot more fun because we’re The Girls’ Varsity Soccer Team can
better,” speaking of the team’s many pack them in. With 18 members on the i
wins. team, they have no trouble filling the
Along with high team spirit, the injuries positions.
to some teammates was a considerable “It keeps me in shape, it’s fun, and it’s
setback. a challenge to go against juniors and
Senior Eric Anderson explained, “ We seniors," says Freshman Amy McEvoy,
could’ve been undefeated if it weren’t for about this popular sport.
injuries.” According to Head Coach John Walsh,,
In preparation for matches the team the highlight of the season was scoringj
practiced drills and did much running. two goals in the last eight minutes of the j
Also, mental preparation was important game against Millard South defeating
to play their best. them. Walsh said their toughest com
Junior Craig Forman stated, “Listening petitor was Holy Name who had beaten
to old-fashioned rock ’n’ roll helps to get them twice because they were quicker
our intensity level up.” than Ralston. He also added that next j Using some fancy moves, Freshman Kent Bonham
warms up for practice.
The popularity of soccer has grown year, they will be very competitive with!
with the talent of the team. Swink feels 11 letter winners returning. Preparing for a match, Sophomore Brian Vaughn
makes a pass.
Girls' Soccer
2 Wins-1 Loss indoors
5 Wins-3 Losses-1 tie outdoors
RHS OPP
Indoor
Marian 1 6
Central 2 0
Abraham Lincoln 2 ” 0
Outdoor
Burke 1 0
St. Joseph 0 1
Abraham Lincoln 1 0 Junior Varsity Boys’ Soccer
Thomas Jefferson 4 0 Front Row: Craig Siedlik, Shawn Fillback, Sam
Duchense 1 3 Mandolfo, Kent Bonham, Brian Vaughn Back Row:
Central 0 0 Jim Schober, Scott Maycock, Jason Eng, Shewn
Vllmont, Chad Davis, Craig Dulany and Coach
Holy Name 0 2 Gantz.
Millard South 2 1
St Albert's 3 0 Boys' Varsity Soccer
State 7 Wins-1 Loss-1 Tie
Holy Name 0 2 RHS OPP
Westside 0 4
Boys' Junior Varsity Soccer Bellevue West 4 1
3 Wins-2 Losses-2 Ties Central 6 1
Holy Name 3 2
RHS OPP Lincoln SE 4 1
Plattsmouth 9 0 Burke 3 2
Abraham Lincoln 0 0 Roncalli 1 1
Roncalli 1 0 Millard South 3 2
Burke 0 1 Millard North 2 2
Millard North 1 2 Zenon Cup
Prep 2 2 Burke 2 5
Glenwood 6 0
Making the play, Freshman Monica McEvoy gets
1S8 Bonner past her opponent.
