Boys Varsity District Game 2013

This past Tuesday, October 15, the Varsity Guys Soccer Team played their first district game. It was a gloomy afternoon anticipating the big game. The guys had a dress up day to remind students of the game as well as to look like a team. Stories were going around the school that the West Michigan Christian soccer team had shaved their heads for the big game. Everyone was getting ready.

After school got out, it began to rain. It went from blowing light rain to a downpour and blowing again. It wasn’t looking like there would be nice weather for the game. But the players were excited to have the game in the rain. It does always add another dynamic to the game.

As the 6:45 game time came closer, Mr. Maine drove the bus to Muskegon Christian’s soccer field with the team and a few fans riding. They all stayed in the bus because of the cold and rain outside. Mr. Maine then gave the team a talk, going over strategy and game plans. He told them to play smart not just skillfully. After hearing all he had to say, the team filed out of the bus to the soccer field. They began to warm up on the field. The field was soaked, and the corners were especially flooded.

Once the game began, WMC scored 4 goals pretty quickly. It was a discouraging blow but the guys kept working hard. They played to the best of their ability. The conditions were pretty bad - the fans were cheering in their raincoats and umbrellas. Some even made a sign for the team. Some players slipped on the wet grass and others squinted from the blowing rain. WMC scored 2 more goals in the first half. During the second half, each team scored a goal. Ililo Bisee scored the goal for the Eagles. The game ended with a score of 7 to 1. The guys played a great game. It was the last game of a good season.

- Michelle Postiff, Junior