The Redwood Varsity Girls Soccer team finished the season with a record of 21-1-2 and went undefeated in EYL (East Yosemite League). The Girls played hard over the season, won games, created memories, and became closer as a team. Kate Flores, ’25, Alexis Rico, ’25, and Head Coach Vieira all commented on how the soccer season went.
By: Benjamin Newell
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#7 Kate Flores, ’25, played all four years for the Varsity Soccer team. Flores shared her favorite part of the season, saying, “I really enjoyed the times before games where we were just bonding as a team. Like in our coaches room or eating our team lunch.”
When asked if she believed the team came closer over the span of the season, Flores said, “Yes, it’s definitely the closest the team has ever been in my four years.”
Defender #11 Alexis Rico, ’25, was also asked her thoughts on how she thought the season went. Rico also played on Varisty all four years of her high school career.
Rico talked about the season overall, saying, “It was the best season we had in the last four years I’ve been here. We all connected very well, and it was just overall so fun.”
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Rico also shared her improvement over the season and getting better every game. Rico said, “Yes, I do [think I improved]. I’ve taken the leadership role. I’ve improved my leadership skills and just my overall skills on the field with everyone, and just helped a lot.”
Rico’s favorite part of the season was, “Probably Senior Night. It was a really cool experience and there was a lot of emotions going around.”
Varsity Girls Soccer Head Coach Jason Vieria, also gave his part on how he thought the soccer season went. Coach Vieira says, “Overall, I felt we had a very positive season. We fell short of making it to the Section championship game, but I’ve very proud of the way this team played all year.”
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Coach Vieira also commented on his highlight of the season, saying, “the game against Buchanan was a highlight for me. We were out Lexi Rico already, who was a key player for us, and we got a red card in the second half, so we had to play short handed. I’m so proud of the way the girls played that game They showed so much heart and grit.”
Coach Vieira highlighted on the aspect of the team growing closer together, “I do [think the team came closer together]. This team was such a close knit group of kids. I feel very lucky that I was able to be the coach of this team. It was a special season.”
Ben Newell
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