Sports Report A Look back on our last season of sports, and an inside perspective on our current teams’ goals going forward. WORDS by MYLES HAZEN PHOTOS by BRAD ELLIOTT, ASHLEE MAYFIELD, BLAKE DORFMAN, AMELIA FOWLER, VALERIE YOSHIMURA, and MASON SIEGEL
Senior Owen Pryor defends the ball heading to the goal.
BOYS SOCCER
One-on-One with Aden Miesel Q: Talk about what the sport means to you and your experience. A: My journey with soccer at Laguna began as a freshman. Playing competitively, I didn’t consider it as anything more than a hobby, but after playing for Laguna’s varsity team, I have come to see how cohesive this sport can be. A skilled team thinks and reacts as one.
Junior Aden Meisel in a chase for the ball.
Q: What was your biggest take-away from the season? A: Though we may not have gotten as far as we wished, I confidently speak for the team when I say there were no regrets. Strong chemistry guided us through matches in which we knew we were out skilled and outnumbered. Midway through the season, our coach had to be temporarily replaced because he was COVID positive. Regardless, we maintained a winning record which got us into CIF. Lastly, we were extremely grateful for the dedication shown by our coach James Kiffe throughout the season. We owe him one.
BOYS GOLF
One-on-One with Mason Siegel Q: What are your team’s goals for the future? A: We would love to place first in our division and make the CIF playoffs. We have very helpful and supportive coaches Coach Yoshimura, and Coach Sugano. It’s very thrilling to see our team grow and adjust to the game of golf. Q: What else do you wish to add on the topic of your sport? A: Golf is a very difficult and mental sport as staying in touch with the game is vital to success. We can’t wait to see how our team perTeam players walking the course. forms this year.
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Mason Siegel hits a driver. thefourthestate.net
