Feature Photo By: Izzy Honey – Captain Cris Reza (12) prepares to kick the ball away from the Rangeview goal. In the first conference game of the season, the Raiders beat Northglenn 6-2.
Five games into the fall season, Rangeview’s boys soccer team is making a comeback from losing their first two games with three consecutive wins. So far, the team is 3-2 overall with wins against Northglenn, Eaglecrest, and Thornton, and losses against Arapahoe and Denver East.
“We’re moving in the right direction,” commented coach Vic Strouse. “[We’re] trying to play the kind of soccer that we’re good at, and not trying to do things we’re not good at. I think if we continue to do that we’ll be fine.”
The game against Northglenn on September 13th was the first conference game of the season, and the team won 6-2. On the 19th, the team played their second conference game against Thornton and won 10-0, ending the game 20 minutes early. The team is now 2-0 in the 5A EMAC league.
The top scorer so far this season is junior Alexis Flores with seven goals in total. Close behind is sophomore Rashid Seidu-Aroza with six goals.
“I’m very grateful to be able to help out the team in any way I can. It’s only been five games but I’m starting to find the back of the net a lot more,” said Flores. “We have a great attacking force which has lead to more goals, but I’m more worried about the team improving as a whole and winning games than having the most goals.”
Tonight, the 21st, the boys have a home game against Brighton at 6:30 pm, followed by another game on Friday vs. Smoky Hill at 4:30 pm. Both games are on the RHS turf, so make sure to come and show your support.
Senior Trinity Zody, a fan who attends as many games as she can, commented, “I wish the crowd was bigger because I feel like the sport is slept on, so not a lot of people go, [but] I think the energy is super supportive from the people that are there.”
Be sure to click the link below to stay updated on scores and upcoming games: http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/rangeview-raiders-(aurora,co)/soccer/home.htm
