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his group of twenty-four men had a bond like no other. Not only

did they share the stress of schoolwork and their Christian faith,

but also they experienced the glory of winning and the heartbreak of

losing. During the regular season, they played fifteen games. Out of

those games, the men won eleven, tied two, and lost two. After nine

years of coaching at the college, Coach Phil Larsen has given up his

coaching responsibilities. Mr. Bates assumes that duty for next

season. “I would have to say that it was a

standout season and that it was a highlight season

of all of the nine years 1 have coached here. It

was a highlight because this was the best-behaved

and most spiritually-minded group that I have

coached. Most of the young men on this team

have made great spiritual progress as individuals.

Phis team got along with each other very well.

You never knew whom you would find sitting

together at a meal or on the bus. I also believe

that they had a good testimony whenever we

were on the road or in public. I believe that

many of these young men will be in ministry or

in leadership positions in their churches in the

future.” The testimony of these

JOSH WILLIAMS SHOWS HIS players was one to be admired on and

frustration during a home game.
Mr. Bates, his sons, the mainte­ off the field.

nance staff, and Chris Condos

did a great job refurbishing the

soccer field during the summer.

THE TEAM WARMS UP T o­

gether before the games. They

did stretching exercises and ran

laps before returning to the

bench to have prayer and get

last minute encouragement from

the coaches.