“This year’s season has had its ups and downs,” said Mr. Marsan, the Middle School soccer coach. The boys soccer team has won many games, losing only two, both of which were against Mariemont. The current record for the boys is 6-2-1.

They started the season a little rocky, but they have won many games since. “We are starting to get better as a team and improve our skills,” Coach Marsan said. 

The boys are working hard by trying not just to understand the game but figure out the best strategy. They have found their strengths in defensive strategies as well as made important offensive improvements. Two primary keys to their success are “being fast and shooting,” said Nathan Mingo, an eighth grade player for the team.

He also said that they need to work on chemistry by getting to know each other as players and learning to trust one another. 

Seventh grader Dylan Wolujewicz stepped up as a goalie for the Gold team and is doing an excellent job. This means that other players, such as Stephen Gerhardt and Nathan Mingo, can now play more offensive positions.

The team was on a five-game winning streak until recently losing to Mariemont. The final game of the season is against Princeton this Wednesday October 12. They will also play Princeton in the playoffs on October 17.

The Blue team is having a good season as well. They currently have three wins, and they’re looking to finish the year on a win against Cincinnati Country Day on Tuesday October 11.

The teams are getting ready for upcoming tournaments and their final big games of the season. 

The boys have been making progress in their playing skills throughout the season. “When a [player] tries to understand how they can improve, it’s always inspiring for me,” Coach Marsan said. 

By: Winnie Brennan and Tess Nelson