BOYS’ SOCCER SPORT SHORTS, 2014-15

(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, 2014-2015, for dates, opponents and times for all Eagle sports.

Be sure to visit the 2014-15 boys’ soccer schedule, home page, or check out Mapreps.com. FC is currently 0-1 in the West Sequoia League and overall 3-1-7 as of Feb. 3.

First win in 5 years on Senior Night

The last home game finally arrived with the usual and ever remembered Senior Night. This game commemorates the seniors on the team with a small ceremony and the wonderfully labeled twinkies. The team wore the home jerseys worn by the first FC team whose first colors were gold and maroon 15 years ago.

After the ceremonies had finished, the game began with a crowd eager to see an enjoyable game. Right off the bat the Eagles created multiple chances within the first five minutes. Finally senior and striker Taylor Howard scored, this celebration was short lived with a mistake by the defense and the Mustangs tying it up 1-1. For the rest of the first half, both teams created chances for goals but were shut down by the defense and goalies.

For first half the Eagles seemed to bot play to there full potential, but at the start of the second this thought perished with a goal by Junior Davis Borrego. Within the first ten minutes of play, FC had increased their lead by three and relaxed 4-1. As the game continued, the Mustangs settled into there fate leaving the win for the Eagles and giving the FC boys there first win in over 5 years.

Head coach Matt Markarian was happy with how the team played and was pleased with the effort Taylor Howard gave.

I was really happy with the way the team played, Markarian said. “Taylor Howard led us with his effort and goal scoring. It was nice to grab a win after being so close in so many of our games. Hopefully we can come off of this win with more confidence and chances of winning.”

Senior Adam Khouzam was grateful for the win and the fact that they officially won a game in league.

“It was great to be the first team to officially win a game,” Khouzam said. “Our defense played well and our offense finished at the net. Unlike the other games where we couldn’t finish, this game showed that by finishing we are capable of playing in this league and competing with league teams.”

“This great win for our team,” Howard said. “Being able to win on senior night against one of our rivals was the perfect way to play my last home game. I am proud of the way our team played and the battle in which they faced to take the win.”

The Eagles will be playing Caruthers High School, Feb. 13.

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