Boys soccer wraps up with heads held high
Antonio Olvera ’23 prepares to make a move against a SHP player this season.
March 10, 2023
With spring around the corner, the 2022-2023 boys’ soccer season came to a close.
Throughout the season, both JV and Varsity teams were tested by challenging opponents. The Varsity team did not have much success this season with a record of 0-15-1 but in the face of loss, their pride and spirit for soccer shined through.
During the season, the teams were able to build a foundation and come together as a team. According to Seamus Lucey, Assistant coach for both JV and Varsity, the team has stayed strong and continued to progress throughout the season.
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The tough loss this season did not lack experience. The obstacles faced and the growth of the team made an impact outside of the sport and in the school community.
“I’m in the RSP Department so I only deal with RSP kids so it’s cool expanding the school and seeing them walk around in class like ‘Hey coach’ so that’s another dimension outside of the actual soccer field.”
The JV team had a successful run during the offseason with a 4-1-1 record, and they ended with a 11-7-3 record in their league.
Noah Latterman ’25 said, “We’ve gotten more chemistry and we want to win more.”
The JV boys had a successful ride as they surpassed last year’s overall record of 2-14-3. Despite that, the team is far from finished in regard to improvements.
“We have a lot more progress to make if we want to be a good team but we are on the way,’’ says JV member Alton Thoroughgood ’25.
This season, both teams exhibited fighting spirit as they powered through on and off the field.
“Seeing the JV and seeing varsity play makes me really proud of how far they’ve come and how much work they’ve put in,” said Lucey. “They just never give up, they are a good group of guys, there are no egos, and everyone works for the team.”