By Hanson Han, Sports Editor
In the midst of the winter sports season, one of the most popular sports to play and watch is soccer. Here is a look at how our Mills soccer teams are fairing this season.
Our boys varsity soccer team is currently 4-1-1, with a decent chance of qualifying for CCS (Central Coast Section). On February 3, our team had a chance to solidify our standings for CCS with a win over the Jefferson Grizzlies. With the Vikings already having won a game against them earlier in the season, it seemed as if our spot in CCS was guaranteed. Unfortunately, the Grizzlies learned from their mistakes, and beat our team 2-1. This marked the very first loss for our Viking’s season. The remaining games of the season will determine whether or not we will be able to go to CCS. Our team is currently being led by team captain Jason Johnson (12), as well as key player Kazuki Hensley (11). These players, along with our other talented Vikings have helped guide our boys varsity soccer team to its current success. Teammate Eiden Lim (12) commented on both of these players’ skills. He stated that Hensley has excellent field vision, and is an excellent kicker who is able to dribble the ball efficiently and pass the ball very well. He also said that Johnson was an all around great player, who has developed his skills proficiently in every category the game requires.
Our girls varsity team is currently 5-2. Some highlights of the season include a 4-0 win over the Jefferson Grizzlies, a 7-0 win over the Westmoor Rams, as well as a second walk in the park 10-3 win over the Jefferson Grizzlies. To put the cherry on top, our team crushed the Westmoor Rams 8-0 on February 7, the team’s senior night. Despite this overwhelming success, our Vikings are counted out of CCS due to the league’s cutthroat competition. Our team is currently being led by team captains Anjali Marwah (12), Reece Roach (10), Kennedy Bauer (12), and Alexandra Dedes (12). Last season, Marwah was the lone team captain, trying to guide the team all by herself. This year, with the help of three other captains, our Vikings are building a team that will be competitive for many seasons to come.
Both of our boys and girls varsity soccer teams have quite the season ahead of them, as well as many more promising seasons to play. Go Vikings!
