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Aug. 20—Final season, the Westview boys soccer group positioned itself on a pedestal as the most effective native space groups. This season, with what the Warriors have returning, a good deeper postseason run could also be in retailer.
Coach Jamie Martin’s group began 1-7-1 in 2020 earlier than rattling off 11 straight wins, together with a sectional last win over Bethany Christian, earlier than falling to Kouts within the regional semifinal.
The Warriors ought to be sturdy offensively with the likes of star sophomore Teague Misner and seniors Gramm Egli and Jadon Yoder returning to the pitch this season. Misner scored a whopping 29 objectives in 21 video games final yr, whereas Egli and Yoder every netted 10 objectives in 2020.
Whereas offense seemingly will not be a problem for Westview, stopping opponents from scoring could also be a priority for Martin and his teaching employees. Solely one among 5 beginning defenders return from final season in junior Braden Eash.
Dangerous protection hasn’t performed a task early this season although, as Westview has received its first two video games over Wawasee and Angola by a mixed rating of 16-2.
In Middlebury, Northridge coach Lawrence Baltazar has simply been making an attempt to subject a group after the mass exodus of seniors from final season.
The Raiders had a profitable report in 2020, going 15-2-1. Sadly, their solely two losses got here to Plymouth — which value them the Northern Lakes Convention title — and Elkhart within the sectional semifinal.
9 of the 11 starters from that group are gone, with the Raiders returning just one dynamic offensive participant, on paper, in Micah Wieland.
Early this season, coach Baltazar knew there’d be rising pains, and that was very evident after the group’s 3-0 loss to Chesterton to open the season. Nevertheless, the Raiders took down Penn 3-2 on Tuesday, however then had one other setback towards Elkhart on Thursday, dropping 3-1.
“We now have some rising pains to work via,” Baltazar stated. “Regardless of graduating most of our group from final yr, we do return two-year starter Micah Wieland who’s a confirmed purpose scorer at this stage. Our purpose is to come back collectively as a group and to work exhausting and enhance on a regular basis.”
One other intriguing space group that would see enchancment from final season is West Noble.
The Chargers went 9-7-2 in 2020 with their season ending by the hands of NorthWood, who’d advance all the best way to semistate.
Coach Abel Zamarripa is optimistic about what his group might be this season, as he ought to with the kind of scoring threats the Chargers have returning.
One of many prime scorers within the space, Henry Torres, is again for his senior season after scoring 28 objectives final season. In help, Eric Galarza returns for his senior season as properly after kicking in seven objectives final yr. Junior Josue Haro must also be a key member on the pitch after netting six objectives his sophomore marketing campaign.
“We count on a optimistic season,” coach Zamarripa stated. “Coming back from a troublesome season final yr, we’re motivated and able to bounce again from it. There is a good mix of skilled and younger gamers this yr as we count on to problem for our convention title and a aggressive state match run.”
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2021 BOYS SOCCER TEAM PREVIEWS
BETHANY CHRISTIAN BRUINS
Head coach: Tony Janzen, 2nd season (5-11-2)
Assistant coaches: Brian O’Leary
Returning letterwinners: Seniors: Beck Willems, Evan Brown; Juniors: Jordan Ross Richer, Avery Rusel, Justin Thomas, JJ Fleming; Sophomores: Tyson Chupp, James Lind, Shemaya Magatti, Jayden Schlabach, Luke Yordy
Different varsity gamers: Seniors: Ben Keyes; Juniors: Gabe Sanchez; Sophomores: Julian Torres-Enciso, Daven Molina; Freshman: Ayden Falcon
Coach’s feedback on the upcoming season: “We now have an excellent group of returnees. We now have a core that performed a number of minutes final yr and has a number of varsity expertise. I stay up for them taking one other step this subsequent yr. The purpose annually is to compete properly in our convention and win a sectional title,” coach Janzen stated.
CONCORD MINUTEMEN
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Head coach: Shawn McCuen, twenty fourth season
Assistant coaches: Steven Miller
Varsity gamers: Seniors: Jose Hernendez, Andres Dixon, Bryan Chavez, Parker Curtis, Gadiel Montiel, Ernesto Martinez, Emil Galeano; Juniors: Derek Gomez, Jaime Barajas, Gavin Miller, Austin Walter, Miguel Aguilar, Dominic Castillo, Issac Myers; Sophomores: Andy Galindo, Edward Hernandez, Aaron Makin, Hugo Sanchez-Aguilar, Parker McCuen, Hugo Loza; Freshman: Daniel Segovia
GOSHEN REDHAWKS
Head coach: Viratham Mounsithiraj, 18th season
Assistant coaches: Josh Snyder, Matt Bjorkland, Rusty Maust Emery, Tavi Mounsithiraj
Returning letterwinners: Seniors: Carlos Castaneda, Jose (Leo) Gonzalez, Arturo Hernandez Bryan Landi Baylon; Juniors: Eduardo Alvarez Barrera, Josh Cruz, Kovan Drenth, Edgar Mora, Alejandro Pedroza
Different varsity gamers: Seniors: Manith Kamalakanth, Arnold Flores; Antonio Hernandez, Andy Martinez, Isaac Rodriguez, Oswaldo Zacarias; Sophomores: Emmanuel Diaz-Ruiz, Tomas Hernandez, Cristian Munos, Julio Valdez
Coach’s feedback on the upcoming season: “Our expectation is to be above .500 this season. Within the NLC, we predict to complete in the midst of the convention,” coach Mounsithiraj stated.
LAKELAND LAKERS
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Head coach: Lincoln McDonald, 2nd season
Assistant coaches: Nathan Garcia
Varsity gamers: Juniors: Andre Guerrero, Ricardo Luna, Jandi Luna, Emmanuel Sanches, Oscar Montoya, Manuel Magallanes, Jeffery Mendez, Michael Carmona; Sophomores: Ricardo Flores, Max Cantreras, Ruben Hutado; Freshmen: Djay Guerrero, Armando Cruz
NORTHRIDGE RAIDERS
Head coach: Lawrence Baltazar, seventh season (75-32-10)
Assistant coaches: Vincent Baltazar, Micah Miller, Steve Frizzo
Returning letterwinners: Seniors: Andrew Janatello, Gonzalo Bocanegra, Vincenzo Staltari; Juniors: Micah Wieland, Noah Zumuda, Carter Moeller, Isaiah Tallman
Different varsity gamers: Seniors: Diego Campos; Juniors: Brady Gawthrop, Brandon Lomas, Camden Gregory, Giovanni Perez, Jordan Weaver, Terell Miller; Sophomores: Will Martin, Jerry Miller; Freshmen: Dylan Springer, Bryce Black, Anthony Morales
NORTHWOOD PANTHERS
Head coach: Kyle Dijkstra, 1st season
Assistant coaches: Egbert Dijkstra, Seth Douwsma, Brayton Taylor
Returning letterwinners: Seniors: Kaleb Eberle, Joey Eshelman, Aiden Schrock; Juniors: Luis Castillo, Alex Escamilla, Aiden Greenle, Joel Guzman, Trent Iwema; Sophomores: Carlos Alvarez
Different varsity gamers: Seniors: Michael Hahn; Juniors: Ethan Mestach, Camden Ransberger, Landon Weldy; Sophomores: Grant Miller, Hint Roa, Gifton Yegon, Solomon Yegon; Freshmen: Dominic De Freitas
Coach’s feedback on the upcoming season: “End prime half of the NLC and win sectionals,” coach Dijkstra stated.
WAWASEE WARRIORS
Head coach: Jordan Sharp, ninth season
Assistant coaches: Sam Allbritten
Returning letterwinners: Seniors: Caleb Celeveger, Ben Haines, Mason Possell, Avery Shutters, Sylvester Trujillo; Juniors: Isaac Hodges, Drew Williamson, Reuben Camargo
Different varsity gamers: None supplied
Coach’s feedback on the upcoming season: “Warrior soccer is happy for one more season to make a run on the very robust NLC. We’re additionally excited to host sectionals and are hoping to deliver the trophy residence!” coach Sharp stated.
WEST NOBLE CHARGERS
Head coach: Abel Zamarripa, third season.
Assistant coaches: Ryan Barth, Jesus Macias, Emanuel Ibanez
Returning letterwinners: Seniors: Brian Diaz, Diego Flores, Henry Torres, Julio Macias Juniors: Axel Herrera, Cy Wolheter, Isaiah Lowe, Isaiah Lowe Sophomores: Alejandro Hernandez, Alexandro Liera, Bradyn Barth, David Mendoza, Josue Haro, Juan Ibarra, Victor Rodriguez, Jaime Pizana
Different varsity gamers: None supplied
WESTVIEW WARRIORS
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Head coach: Jamie Martin, 4th season
Assistant coaches: None supplied
Varsity gamers: Seniors: Alex Yoder, Sean Nordman, Gramm Egli, Spencer Conatser, Bodie Martin, Zack Miller, Saleh Omar, Corey Johnson, Jadon Yoder, Abder Alrasheed; Juniors: Mohamed Aamer, Braden Eash, Ahmed Algaradi, Asher Bontrager, Evan Litwiller; Sophomores: Santiago Canellas, Braden Kauffman, Judson Hershberger, Sam Guiterrez, Teague Misner, Carson Brown, Caleb Bontrager, Braden Rogers
Evan Lepak might be reached at evan.lepak@goshennews.com or 574-533-2151, ext. 240326. Comply with him on Twitter @EvanMPLepak.
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