Boys Soccer Dominates at Regional Quarterfinals

Gallery: The Boys Varsity Soccer Team Has an Early End to Their Game Against Branford by Mercy Rule

Back off - Senior fullback Josh Ryland DeKloet is quick to get the other teams’ defenders off his tail. He loses this defender and looks to pass the ball to a teammate.

Make way - Junior Luke Daunt, who plays both midfield and forward, dodges multiple defenders as he tries to dribble the ball.

Get open! - Senior forward Barnes Ray passes the ball to one of his teammates, hoping they will score.

High five! - After successfully scoring against the other team, senior Zac Scovotto gets high-fives from his fellow teammates. He scored a total of 3 goals during the game.

Receiving the ball - DeKloet receives a pass from a throw-in. After being unable to find an open pass, he dribbles beyond the opposing team.

Move! - DeKloet fights for the ball against a member of the opposing team.

Quick thinking - Ray was forced to take action and dribble in another direction after his defender quickly caught up to him.

Phew! - Daunt sprints to the ball that is heading out of bounds, saving his team from a lost possession.

Game over - Junior Reid Roberts scores the last goal of the game, making the score 9-0.

Semifinals up ahead - After ending the game early by a mercy rule, the team celebrates by throwing grass into the air and hugging each other. Currently ranked #1 in the district, they will now be heading to regional semifinals.

Photos by Kayleigh Mitchell/Maclay Andalusian