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Kickin’ It to the Top<br />
by Lauren Craft<br />
Spring is well on its way, and so is the GHS Boys Varsity Soccer<br />
team. The team’s overall record stands at 9-5 with a tie against Fort<br />
Chiswell. The rain and the wet fields at the beginning of the season<br />
were no match for these boys, practicing in all kinds of weather.<br />
Starting out the season with two devastating losses against Galax and<br />
Christiansburg, the boys went on to defeat Narrows 6-0 and Auburn<br />
3-0. The boys have made an excellent season with goals scored by<br />
Ryan Shelor, Tanner Gorrell, Brad Kessinger, Jordan Seaward,<br />
Matt Keaton, Zack Keaton, Josh Yost, Garrett Lee, Phillip Parr, and<br />
Cory Collins, with many assists from several players. Phillip Parr<br />
guarded as goalie at the beginning of the season until he<br />
encountered a shoulder injury shortly after the season began. Codey<br />
Williams, Jeffrey Smith, and Brandon Bandy now switch in and out<br />
as goalie, all having numerous saves. The team went on to play<br />
Fort Chiswell a second time, defeating them 10-0 by slaughter rule.<br />
The team is off to another great season as they head on to the<br />
district tournament!<br />
Roster<br />
Ryan Shelor – Captain 7<br />
Tanner Gorrell – Captain 8<br />
Brad Kessinger 2<br />
Jeffrey Smith 3<br />
Joey Cutler 6<br />
Jordan Seaward 9<br />
Matt Keaton 10<br />
Travis Robertson 12<br />
Zack Keaton 13<br />
Hunter Mathias 14<br />
Josh Yost 15<br />
Ozzie Price 16<br />
Codey Williams 17<br />
Brandon Bandy 18<br />
Sam Steele 19<br />
Garrett Lee 21<br />
Matt Bane 23<br />
Phillip Parr 25<br />
Cory Collins 26<br />
Above: Codey Williams<br />
makes a save as goalie.<br />
Right: The team takes a<br />
breather at half time while<br />
listening to Coach Roe.<br />
Coach:<br />
Randy Roe<br />
Assistants: Neil Schmidt<br />
Scott Keaton<br />
Manager: Derek Dent<br />
Right: Josh Yost and Tanner Gorrell slap hands<br />
before kick-off at the game against Auburn.<br />
Left: Ryan Shelor dribbles the ball down the field<br />
in the game against Radford.<br />
Below Left: Zack Keaton takes a penalty kick for<br />
the team in the game against Radford.<br />
Below Middle: Joey Cutler plays defense against<br />
Auburn.<br />
Below Right: Cory Collins dribbles the ball down<br />
the field with Auburn close on his heels.<br />
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