Sports

Boys Hand RRHS First District Loss

Jacob Dukes • February 18, 2014

A 2-0 victory for the boys soccer team Fri. Feb. 14 resulted in Reagan’s first district loss since 2010. The known rivalry between the schools made for a very exciting match on the field.

After a scoreless first half, Ricardo Flores, 12, broke away from defenders and scored. The next goal was credited to Kye Morawietz, 11, but the goal was off of a mistake by the Reagan goalie of missing the ball rolling through his legs and into the back of the net.

Ever since their 3-0-0 (W-L-T) start, the team has gone 3-3-3. But, this win against Reagan could be the turning point away from their recent slump.

“You’ve got to go through those struggles; you don’t want to peak too soon; you want to peak when you’re going into the playoffs,” Coach Damion Simmons said. “When they get focused, they can do anything they want to do out on the pitch.”

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Chris McLeod, 12, jukes out a defender. He currently has four goals this year. Photo by Jacob Dukes — Chris McLeod, 12, jukes out a defender. He currently has four goals this year.
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Ricardo Flores, scored the first goal against Reagan, bringing him to a total of two this season. Photo by Jacob Dukes — Ricardo Flores, scored the first goal against Reagan, bringing him to a total of two this season.
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Lately, Sergei Farnsworth, 10, has been playing great, showing awesome dribbling skills and great vision to make good passes. Photo by Jacob Dukes — Lately, Sergei Farnsworth, 10, has been playing great, showing awesome dribbling skills and great vision to make good passes.
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Nico Loera, 12, and Ricardo Flores, 12, pose while waiting for the ball on a throw-in. Photo by Jacob Dukes — Nico Loera, 12, and Ricardo Flores, 12, pose while waiting for the ball on a throw-in.
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A little Valentine's Day flower exchange between friends Sydney Barnhart, 11, and Sydney Anderson, 11. Photo by Jacob Dukes — A little Valentine’s Day flower exchange between friends Sydney Barnhart, 11, and Sydney Anderson, 11.
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Coach Simmons gives the team a good pep talk after their 2-0 victory. Photo by Jacob Dukes — Coach Simmons gives the team a good pep talk after their 2-0 victory.
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