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The team advanced to state finals, taking their eighth victory home.

HUGGING HIS TEAMMATE, junior Tomas Sciarra commemorates a goal scored by senior Mateo AcostaRubio. This was the team’s last goal of the game, and it sealed their victory. “I love being a team player, and I also love supporting my brothers. It is always a great day when there’s a win,” Sciarra said. Photo by Fox Mar

After winning the state semi-finals, the boys soccer team took a trip to Orlando to compete at the state finals against Bishop Moore on Feb. 23. Prior to their departure, friends and families of the players organized signs to motivate the team, reassuring them that they had endless support. “The parents did a ceremony for us when we were leaving. They had us all lined up, and they would say our name and number. It made us feel like heroes,” junior David Rincon said. After their sendoff, the team prepared for their final fight. “Right before the game, we were all very excited and hyped, as it was our first time in the state final for a lot of us, and for the seniors, their last. Everyone was super concentrated and prepared, and of course, a little nervous,” junior Lucas Barros said. The boys claimed their eighth victory after a successful game. “We scored early on the game, with a score 3-0. The score was off of a free kick, where Taro sent it over to me, and I then chipped the keeper. After seeing the ball fling into the net, we knew it was over for Bishop Moore. There was no better feeling than winning,” junior Tomas Sciarra said. Photo provided by GP Athletics