Taking a running start, Nolin Loftin ‘26 prepares to kick the ball. Loftin was a starter for the game.

After a pass Lucas Casco ‘27 sprints down the field. This was Casco’s first year on varsity.

Making eye contact with a teammate, Valentine Lobos ‘26 runs away from a Vista Ridge defender. Lobos had multiple crucial plays and was a starter for the game.

Lunging backward, Ishaan Saini ‘26 aims to kick the ball away from the Vista Ridge offense. Saini was a 4 year varsity member.

Concentrating, Wilman Hawkins ‘28 flicks the ball in the air. Hawkins was one of the few sophomores playing on varsity that game.

Cheering, Rodrigo Garcia ‘26 pats Wilman Hawkins ‘28 on the back after Hawkins scored a goal. Hawkins was on the JV Orange team but was moved up for this game.

With his teammates cheering him on, Wilman Hawkins ‘28 celebrates after he scored a goal. That was Hawkins’ first goal of the season on varsity.

Eyes on the ball, Rodrigo Garcia ‘26 displays excellent footwork. Garcia scored two goals in the game.

Leading the team, Ishaan Saini ‘26 walks towards the stands after a goal was scored. After every goal scored, the team ran to the corner of the field to celebrate.

Concentrating, Beau Bryant ‘26 kicks a long ball down the field. Bryant scored the last goal of the game.

Making eye contact with a Ranger, Benji DeBlois catches an attempted goal. This was Deblois’ first year on varsity as a goalie.

Waving between defenders, Rodrigo Garcia ‘26 aims to gain possession of the ball. Garcia was the MVP of the game.

Running down the field, Valentine Lobos ‘26 waits for an opening for his teammate to pass the ball. The Vista Ridge game was very aggressive, with many yellow cards handed out.

Surrounded by Vista Ridge players, Ishaan Saini ‘26 concentrates on maintaining possession. Saini was a soccer captain for the team the last two years.

Propelling himself, Aidan Shen ‘26 races to beat a Vista Ridge Ranger to the ball. Shen helped with multiple crucial plays throughout the game.

Advancing towards the goal, Ishaan Saini ‘26 scans for his opponents. Saini is a four year varsity member.