Written By: Sakura Snyder, Staff Writer
INSPIRATIONAL: The Poly Girls Soccer team paves their way to success throughout league.
The Girls Soccer team at Poly has been around for many years now, yet the pride involved with it has stayed the same. Being league champions last year, and winning more than 20 games in the past 4 years, the variety of girls proudly represent the school. They pose great expectations for the future, many confidently speaking out about their aspirations in themselves and one another in their future games.
Most of the girls on the team share one main goal: to become league champions once more, and go as far as they can in CIF. But in order to make this goal reality, team environment and chemistry must become a key component. According to captains Arlette Espinoza (10), Jenna Largent (12), Raylene Alcaraz(12), and Julia Bailey(11), the team environment is already very positive. Espinoza states that the team is “no hate, drama-free,” proving high hopes for the girls. Largent also believes that the girls overall have a “good team bond.” Alcaraz agrees, saying that they should “keep the grind going.” Bailey adds that although the team does indeed have a good bond, “working [together to create even better] chemistry” can overall increase the team’s chances of achieving their goal.
Head Coach, Coach Nosh also states that his goal is to “repeat [being] league champions.” Coach Nash has many reasons to hold faith in his players. He expresses that “[although the girls each] pose different challenges, [they are overall a] good bunch of players.” Overcoming these challenges and forming a well-rounded team is very vital to the team’s future success, and the girls have that aspect under control.
When asked about whether the team holds any slogans or not, Largent affirms that they have adopted the phrase “Dub Out.” Bailey explains that this phrase is similar to a metaphor for “drop[ping] the mic,” an encouraging statement for a successful season. Best luck to the Poly Girls Soccer in its up and coming league matches—and as they would say, “Dub Out!”