Soccer Springs Into Action

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Soccer Springs Into Action

By Elizabeth Jackson

Girls A Team: Val Henandez, Jackie

Barber, Elizabeth Jackson, Della Stevens, Zadi, Lakota Reed, Anabelle Q, Lillian Shanaman, Brooke Rawson, Noelia Ropa, Julianna Murillo, Audrey

Payne, Ryleigh Rush.

Girls B Team: Adalia Rivas, Nadia Starnes, Bailey Reed, Madison Castillo, Sarah Duque, Nevaeh

Phillips, Julissa Ruiz, Brissa Rubio, Kaylyn Alvarado, Evelyn Aviles, Jessica Morton, Adriana Garcia.

Girls Goalies: Jenna Yosten, Ayva Black, Wardeh Hammad

One of the action-packed sports offered at Willkie is our boys and girls soccer class, It's near the end of the school year and going to the tryouts are so worth it. Seventh and eighth graders can try out for soccer March or they can join the soccer class. It gives the athlete's, a chance to make a team and work together in games that we will go to.

In soccer we are given a workout plan by going to the weight room on Tuesdays and Thursdays to work out.

It also gives us a chance to experience what a real hard-working soccer team is like, and students can see how tough a real athlete has to work to make it to the top.

Our coaches ( Coach Klitgaard and Coach Matthews) are friendly and helpful. During the soccer tryouts athletes are tested on our speed, accuracy, teamwork and endurance. We are watched by our coaches and varsity coaches from different high schools to judge whether we are a fit for either the A or B teams.

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Soccer helps kids stay fit and healthy. Playing soccer is great exercise that improves the following:

* Cardiovascular health

* Increases coordination

* Improves strength

* Enhances flexibility

* Boosts self-confidence and self-esteem.

Players also need to be good at:

* Dribbling

* Passing

* Shielding

* Trapping

* Tackling

* Shooting

* Goal-keeping

Boys A Team: Sneider Almandarez, Eric Balderas, Mayson Bowden, Brycen Clause, Ben Hernanadez, Jaxon Holmes, Andrew Kennedy, Phillip Lasley, Daniel Meza, David Monsivais, Osvaldo Reyna, Kalen Tindol, Cole Walker.

Practice these contact movements, ideally with a teammate, to fully develop the skills you need to play soccer. At tryouts, coaches also look for positive attitude and dedication.

Boys B Team: Aaron Aguirre, Reagan Cartwright, Dylan Castillo, Josh Epps, Nathan Gonzales, Caleb Jiminez, Caiden Jorde, Christian Marquez, Angel Perez, Manny Perez, Ivan Ramires, Joseph Reyes, Logan Shear, Florin Trembley, Andrew Valdez Boys Goalies: Jayce Bingham, Weston Freeland, Matt Valasquez, Manger: Deven Miller

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