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Soccer team marches into new season

September 11, 2009

Evan Luse

       It seems as if the world’s most popular game has been forgotten at Hoban. Over the past several seasons, the fan support has been bleak at the boys soccer games and senior captain and goalie Zach Christensen has noticed.

       “In my three years at Hoban the boys soccer team fan support has been poor,” Christensen said.

        The soccer team has been doing everything possible to appeal to a broader range of fans. Coach John Irvine has instituted pre-game tradi­tions such as marching the team down the hill to the mystical sound of Scottish bagpipes.

       Irvine also noticed the lacking fan support.

       “49 student-athletes that give it their all for the school deserve some recognition,” Irvine said.

       Hoban fell to the powerhouse top ranked Div. 1 Lakewood St. Edward by the score of 2-1 with the lone goal by sophomore Andy Frick.

       The team rallied in the next game to defeat North Coast League champions Notre Dame Ca­thedral Latin (NDCL) 1-0, led by senior forward Joe Easton with the game’s only goal. Later in the season the team will tangle with defending state champions Cuyahoga Valley Christen Academy (CVCA).

       Any student-athlete knows that a large fan base adds to the excitement of the game and when fan numbers are scarce, competitors lose motivation.

       “Having a large crowd adds to the atmosphere, and the noise gives us a home field advantage,” third year coach Irvine said.

       Jendrisak claims fans will benefit by attend­ing games.

       “We could be your entertainment for a Wednesday or Saturday night,” Jendrisak said. “What could be better than that?”

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