Boys’ soccer holds their ground in fierce game against Monrovia

Story by Evelyn Diaz
Staff Writer

Photos by Madeline Madrigal
Staff Photographer

Boys’ soccer tied 2-2 with the Monrovia Wildcats on Friday, Jan. 17. The Tigers played with strength and showcased an excellent offense throughout the whole game. 

“We brought the intensity today. We should have won, the only goals they scored were goals that we gave them, but we just made chance after chance and we’ll just come back and get it next time,” senior defender Leonard Fiss said. 

Junior defender Zach Millar scored the first goal in the first 10 minutes of the game, bringing the score to 1-0. The Tigers’ defense held strong early in the game, maintaining control and limiting the Wildcats’ chances of scoring. Eventually, however, the Wildcats scored 1-1, 28 minutes into the game. 

Tensions ran high on the field when senior defender Bruno Rios received a red, which got him ejected from the game. The Tigers switched their formations, making them work even harder. 

“Throughout the game, we were all going 100 percent. So of course there were mistakes and all, but we’re all fighting for it. We’re making an improvement in each game,” junior fullback Haruto Maekawa said. 

The Wildcats capitalized on the situation, scoring another goal to bring the score to 2-1 with Monrovia leading. But the Tigers were not giving up. With a penalty shot awarded to the Tigers, senior midfielder Emilio Gonzalez stepped up, delivering a stunning kick to assure the tie at 2-2.

“The penalty definitely secured the tie,” sophomore fullback Santiago Ortega said. 

The Tigers’ defense remained incredibly strong throughout the game, ensuring the score stayed even until the final whistle.

“We’re beating Monrovia again next time we see them. We’re winning the league,” Maekawa added.

Soccer will next play the Blair Vikings on Friday, Jan. 24 at 3:30 p.m. on the road.  

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