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"The soccer season was up and down

with a number of highs and lows. We

started strong and really felt like we

had a great chance to accomplish our

goals; but as a result of a number of

injuries and other circumstances, we

ended up with a

disappointing fin­

ish. On the field, our

goal was to win the

regional tourna­

ment and to com­

pete for nationals.

Off the field, our goal was always to use

soccer to glorify God and to make an im­

pact for Jesus Christ." — Coach Whitaker

The Process "I like playing on the team for the anticipation of doing

whatis the word
something incredible. When you finally make a great play or

score an amazing goal you feel like a professional soccer star,

and that feeling is priceless." Senior Ben Kaim seems to cap­

grueling
ture the feelings of the whole the end—it is all worth it,"said

Matt Tewes

team with this one statement. juniorJustin Makso.One char­

The men's soccer team faced a acteristic of the team that was

suspenseful difficult schedule and multiple proved in their fight from try­

Paul Vanam an
injuries but played every game outs until the last game in the

with the same levels of inten­ regional tournament was their

sity,energy,and suspense.Fans commitment—a commitment
demanding

Justin Makso watched as game after game to God,a commitmentto their

the men gave all they had coach,a commitmentto each
conditioning

in them to finish the season other and a commitment to

challenging

victoriously and glorify God in themselves. While the men
Tyler Spraul

the process. faced a tough season, they

"Soccer is an exciting never gave up on their goals.

intense and fun sport to play, yet it is They were committed to do­

Derek Routhier
demanding and intense.But in ing their best and glorifying

God through it all.

long

Adam Beam

On the field, the team is very

competitive. Off the field, they

are very laid back, and they

enjoy hanging out together

and having fun," said Coach

Whitaker.