Varsity Girls’ Soccer Team Confident for Upcoming Preseason

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KICKING WITH PRECISION In preparation for the varsity girls’ soccer team’s second game of the season against the San Marino Titans, left defense player Arlene Mendez dashes for the ball in order to make a distant goal during the team’s Saturday practice.
MOOR Photo by SHANNON KHA

ANHAYTE GUAJRDO
Staff Writer

As the temperature begins to decline and the sun begins to set sooner, the varsity girls’ soccer team once again begins their vigorous practices in order to qualify for the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) postseason matches. After placing second in league last season with a record of 5-3, the team is very optimistic this season to place first in Almont League to defeat their biggest rival, the Bell Gardens Lancers.

“We have been preparing for a good season. We are always trying to improve on our tactics; since varsity made it to CIF last year, we are practicing to make it to higher rounds and putting our full effort into winning,” junior midfielder Renata Rodriguez said.

The team practices on a daily regimen from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., conditioning and working on new tactical moves in order to prepare for their upcoming preseason games.

Although this year the team is incredibly united, according to Head Coach Armando Gutierrez, the girls must continue to work on their communication on the field. During practice, they are required to speak to each other at all times in order to remember to communicate during a game.

“This is going to be a great year for us. We are very united, no one is singled out and we try to have a positive atmosphere in order for no one to feel neglected or put down,” senior captain Michelle Badillo said.