BOYS’ SOCCER SPORT SHORTS, 2013-14–
(Scrimmages do not count toward win/loss record. Visit the Sports Section for boys’ soccer features). For a simple overview of scores and upcoming games, check the Winter sport box scores, 2012-13, for dates, opponents and times for all Eagle sports.

Be sure to visit the 2013-14 boys’ soccer schedule, home page, or check out Maxpreps.com. FC is currently The Eagles 0-2, West Sequoia League, and 2-6 overall as of Jan. 21

The Eagles travelled to Fowler for their second league matchup, losing 7-3, Jan. 18. The game was slightly delayed due to air quality. FC played without starting goalkeeper Bailey Brogan, ’16, (concussion) and sweeper Josh Carter, ’16, (sick).

Fowler struck early, scoring three quick goals for a 3-0 lead, but the Eagles came back, with forward Taylor Howard, ’15 scoring two goals. Fowler scored once more before half, making the halftime score 4-2.

Fowler went on to score 3 more goals in the second half. For FC, Howard scored a third goal on a penalty kick to complete a hat trick. The game ended with a final score of 7-3.

The game got pretty physical, especially near the end, when people got tired. Hopefully next time we’ll be able to beat Fowler. It was a really competitive match. — Taylor Howard, ’15

Coach Matt Markarian noted that while the score was lopsided, the Eagles are set to improve in upcoming games.

“We showed today that we are able to score on teams in our league,” Markarian said. “We just need to stay in front on defense and work on transitioning in the middle. We need to play a complete game and finish our opportunities.”

According to Howard, the game was hard-fought and physical.

“The game got pretty physical, especially near the end, when people got tired,” Howard said. “Hopefully next time we?ll be able to beat Fowler. It was a really competitive match.”

Defender Andrew Moore, ’16, expects a better result next time the Eagles play Fowler.

“I think that this game showed that we’re able to keep up with the better teams in our league,” Moore said. “If our full team had been there, maybe we’d have come away with a win. Next time we play Fowler, I’d bet on a victory.”

The Eagles play next at home against Minarets, Jan. 21.