Mercer Island High School's boys varsity soccer team is off to a strong start, winning three straight games in recent weeks.
The Islanders started with nonleague wins over Chief Seals (3-0) and Silas (1-0), followed by a 5-1 win over Interlake in their first 3A King Coe game on March 14. I put effort into it.
“With each pass, each tackle, each movement and each goal, the team is united in purpose and moves forward, driven by the promise of victory,” head coach Fikay Abolado said in the team newsletter. explained.
At press time, Ben Park leads MI's scoring barrage with three goals, Matthias Perenoud and Woody Brown each have two netters, and Kaya Gazioglu and Julian Peters each have one goal in the back of the net. decided. Assists were provided by Perenneux (two), Charlie Frink (four), Peters, Nick Chou and Cole Nicholson.
Abolard noted that Frink, Park and Alex Findlay had established themselves as key players through the first game. While the former two players have made their mark in the areas of scoring and assisting, Findlay has won headers and one-on-one battles, making a major contribution from his centre-back position to thwarting opposition attacks. are doing.
The coach powerfully summed up what helped the Islanders excel on the field early in the season, saying: they support each other. They want the best for their teammates. When someone falls down, the whole group picks them up. They also never rest on their laurels and constantly strive to be the best every day. ”
According to Avolado, senior Riley Cotton, who is set to play at Gonzaga University, suffered a long-term injury on the first day of practice, but has been tirelessly supporting the team while on the sideline.
Upcoming MI games are against Lake Washington on March 21st, Liberty (Renton) on the 23rd and Hazen on the 26th.
