The varsity soccer teams are heading to a playoff game this weekend, as they approach the championship. The boys’ team nabbed a late night 3-0 win against Basis this week in the semi-final game. Sophomore Kiran Mampara scored two goals and senior Abu Bockarie scored one. The two goalies, freshman Nyko Orekoya and sophomore Elias Baldwin, stood their grounds, blocking all shots. The team will complete in the DCCSAA finals on Friday against DCI. Their proud coaches Mr. Bane and Mr. Edwards-Stuart are excited by the maturity and leadership the team showed this week. Meanwhile, the girls’ varsity team also triumphed this week with a win against E.L. Haynes 5-0. Seniors Lily Smeltzer, Ife Akinsanya, Juliette Warga, and juniors Madison Cerkey-McFaddin and Layla Axam scored. This team will proceed to the finals on Friday as well with a game at RFK. Coaches Richardson and McBride are excited to see the team triumph again!
