Even though Varsity boys won Districts in 2008, a feat many teams only hope to accomplish, their 14-12-1 season record last year was the third worst in team history, leaving the returningplayers hungry for more.

“Last year we just couldn’t put the ball in the back of the net,” junior Chip Dozier said. “If we could have scored more goals then it would have taken more pressure off of the defense. This year we have more depth and more guys who can score and work the ball around a little bit more.”

Head Coach Vince Nowak has worked the boys hard throughout the summer camp, tryouts and practices. He is anticipating a good season of hard work with a lot of support from the fans. However, not only is Nowak ready for the season, but so are the boys.

“I believe we will do pretty well this season,” junior Scott Raversaid. “We changed our formation so we will win more [balls] in the midfield. But our team is looking good in all areas of the field.”

One advantage the team has this year is that they are returning all upperclassmen with the exception of sophomore Sam Worsley. Many of the upperclassmen have worked together throughout the years, earning each others’ trust.

“It’s always an advantage to have more upperclassmen on the team because
they have more experience,” Nowak said. “The seniors know it is their last chance to do well.”

Being the only underclassman has not bothered Worsely; he feels the occasional trouble from the upperclassmen only makes things fun.

“It doesn’t make a difference [being the only underclassman],” Worsley said. “It’s the same game really.”

With the team’s hard work and high expectations, this season is looking in a positive direction for the boys. This season the Varsity softball team is expecting alot from the two seniors on the team, Randi Yousey and Lindsay Craig. Jenelle Louis, softball assistant coach, is really looking out for them

“I’m looking forward to the season and all of the support from everyone,” Nowak said.

In their first week, the boys beat St. Charles West 5-0, lost to CBC 0-3 and beat Fort Zummwalt North