By: Jon Haslam <[email protected]>

Oct. 6 marked only the second loss in 15 games for the men’s soccer team and an end to a successful season. The Hounds lost a close match against Westfield 2-1 in the Sectional final. The team finished the season 14-2-1 and ranked third in the state.
While the season didn’t end with a State Championship, many players say they don’t regret anything.

“We all strive for State, and even though we lost, we proved that we are a team that can play,” midfielder and junior Dean Weaver said.

Forward and junior Brandon Kim said he feels the same as Weaver and continues to look forward to next season.

“While our early loss was disappointing, it just motivates us more to do well next season, especially for those of us who will be seniors,” Kim said.

Last year, the team lost 13 seniors along with the head coach. Former assistant coach Shane Schmidt filled the shoes of Dan Kapasalis as the new head coach and led this year’s team to an overall successful season.

“I am so proud of all of the guys on the team. They had a very successful season after losing nine starters from last year’s squad. They worked extremely hard all season long and never gave up,” Schmidt said.