Boys’ and girls’ soccer teams: a look back and pushing forward

Last season, both girls and boys soccer varsity teams made it to CCS and the girls’ varsity team won the CCS Division II title. With these accomplishments in mind, the expectations coming into this season are very high.

The girls’ are competing in the tougher PAL Bay Division this year. Their record of 2-2-2 has put them in 5th place. Although there are some returning players from last season’s team, most of the team is new and they have a different focus this year.

The girls’ team co-won the CCS title last year and one can expect just as much, if not higher expectations this season. Aragon teacher and five-year girls soccer coach, William Colglazier says, “A lot of people will be making comparisons of this year’s team to last year’s because of the success we had. But we have different players and dynamics so that’s not what we are doing. I believe in this squad even more than last year. Right now we are just trying to achieve our potential, and we are finding out what that is right now.”

As far as goals go, Colglazier said, “Our goals change every day. We just like to stay in the moment and focus on that.”

Regarding last season, Colglazier continues, “Last year, we had some good breaks and were able to win. I believe that good teams are made through winning, but great teams are made through facing adversity. Right now we are facing adversity and is why I believe we can be a great team this season.” The team will look to build on what was accomplished last year during the spring semester.

The boys’ varsity team is also coming off of a successful last season, going to CCS. Their expectations are high, but they are taking it day by day right now.

Junior Carlos Cardenas says, “Our chemistry at the beginning of the season was bad. But as the regular season started, it got better and we are looking to win more now.”

The boys will be looking to win in the PAL Bay Division this season. Junior Jacob Engler says, “We had a slow start, but picked it up by the regular season. We want to pick ourselves up after defeat and get back on a winning track.”

The girls and boys varsity seasons are underway and both are optimistic for a successful season.