by Lauren Trevino
Over the 2012-2013 winter break, the Timber Creek boy’s soccer team played in the winter tournament against other schools in their district. Only the top district teams are invited each year, so it was a chance for the boys to show everyone what they could do.
Going into the tournament, the team was confident in their ability to perform well as a team, and place high in the tournament. “I am always confident in my team,” said senior Connor Puckett. “We want to keep our heads in the right place, so we desire to play humbly but confidently.”
Despite the slow start to the game, the team quickly regained their composure and went on to secure an 8-0 victory over Wekiva. While this win was an encouraging sign for the rest of the tournament, the boys knew they had to come out the next day just as strong.
The next game was against Osceola. The boys started a little slow again, but still managed to pull away with a win, scoring seven goals on their opponent and shutting them out. With a series of wins under their belt, the team was ready to face the final game of the tournament against Ocoee, a team they had played before but were unable to defeat.
The Wolves came out fighting hard against Ocoee, laying out their hearts on the field. They gave everything they had and worked as a unit. After an intense game, they were able to pull away with a 2-0 victory.
The win in the tournament was great for the team but it was a little bittersweet. It was the last chance for the team’s nine seniors to play in that tournament. “We will lose a lot of key players this year,” said junior Eli Lockaby, “but people will step up for next year.”