Boysʼ Soccer Surpasses Previous Expectations

TINA CHEN
Staff Writer

According to recent studies, scientific experts are coming up with consistent evidence that proves natural talent is irrelevant as talent has nothing to do with greatness. Just as hard work and success are deemed to be synonymous in terms of sports, commitment is the drive that is pushing boysʼ varsity soccer into greater success this season.
“This year, [we] have newer and younger players that have a better concept of the game and we are more united as a team,” midfielder Oscar Acosta said.
Their practice schedule consists of drills and watching fi lmed sessions of previous games to learn from their mistakes.
With a current league score of 2-3-0, the Moors have already surpassed their last yearʼs score of 0-6-0. They have demonstrated improvement in this season alone.
“Compared to previous years, we have a better defense, greater team chemistry, and bigger hopes this year,” Acosta said.
On Jan. 24, Alhambra played against Schurr High School where the Moors ended with a score of 0-4, ranking fifth in league standings.
“The game was very intense even though we lost, but both teams were focused and gave it their all,” right defender Osvaldo Cuevas said.
Though the Moors believe that they had control of the game, their defensive mistakes ultimately affected their chances of scoring and gave the other team goals.
“This yearʼs team has been working much harder than previous years, but it has been too inconsistent and lacks full concentration,” Head Coach Netza Bravo said.