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♦ 1/8 of the team were seniors

J eremy Ham, who was

competing for the starting

7 players out of 24 were juniors goalie position, prepares

to kick the ball far from the

goal and into the opposite

side of the field.

7 players out of 24 were sophomores
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7 players out of 24 were freshmen

♦ 9 was the highest score of any gam e

Although the men's team did not win

Nationals, they came close. Their hard work

throughout the semester allowed them as a team

to grow in faith and pull together. Throughout

the season, the Cougars had several difficult trials

with player injuries and other inconveniences, but

they kept playing hard, refusing to give up.

During the regular season, the team split

the series with Southeastern each winning at

home. The regional championship match with

Southeastern went back and forth for the whole

game. However, at the end of regulation, there

was no score. After two 10-minute golden goal

periods, the score was still 0-0. The penalty kicks

A s the regionals were

sealed the deal. Southeastern was able to make their first three held within driving distance,

PKs, but Clearwater missed all three of theirs, giving SEU the region many fans were able to

attend. Whether they were

championship. related to the players or

The Cougars' playing strategy brought them to the Nation­ just friends, quite a few

people came out to show

als in Kissimmee, Florida. The Cougars played well, although they their Cougar pride—and eat

were unable to win. Chick-Fil-A.

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