Time is ticking on the clock, with sweat running off their faces as the players run down the field. Long soccer games take time, skill and mental thinking to stay on top. This year’s boys’ soccer team has all of the above. Coached by Chris Siegenthaler, these boys have what it takes to go far.
With the season wrapping up, the Eagle High boys’ soccer team still has much to give. They have fought game after game and have won 10 times. With 17 games under their belts, they tied with three teams but were ultimately beaten by four of the best. After losing to Timberline High, Boise High and Rocky Mountain High they were able to fight and regain some momentum with more wins.
The district tournament games started on Oct. 7. This is what will lead to State. And for these boys, making it to state is their primary goal. State begins on Oct. 20. This is what all their hard work could lead to.
These boys train every day after school except Fridays. A schedule can be found on the Eagle High website or the boys’ soccer teams’ Instagram which is @eaglehighboyssoccer. With lots of hard work and time spent together, this team has a special bond.
“I have enjoyed this senior year with my team. My friends and coaches are part of why I love this sport so much,” said senior Ashton Smith.
After having senior night a few weeks back, the team is sad to see eight of their valued players move on after they graduate.
“In my senior year, I am striving to win the state championships,” Smith said. He has been a part of this team all high school. But with his senior year wrapping up, he is working towards one goal for the soccer season; a state championship to bring home would be his ideal way to end his soccer journey at Eagle High.
“If we win state, it is because of our great captains Mathew Gabriele, Ethan Juarez, Lucas Boockholdt and Ashton Smith,” said senior Spencer Grange. Like his team members, he is working hard this season to win state. He believes that his captains are what will help this team go far. Grange is looking to attend Brigham Young University of Idaho after high school. He is not planning on playing soccer in college even though he loves his team and the friendships he has created.
Their final games are Oct. 20 and Oct. 21 at Eagle High against Rocky Mountain High for state.
