The winning streak is lost for boys soccer

Haley Rockwell • September 26, 2016

Fossil boys varsity soccer. Photo Credit: Haley Rockwell

Thursday, September 22 marked the day that the Fossil Ridge High School boys varsity soccer team would lose their four game winning streak. The Sabercats were defeated 3-4 by Horizon High School at Fossil’s home turf.

Fossil started out with fire under their feet, scoring in the first 5 minutes of the game. Quincy Carlton hit a well struck shot at the top of the box that deflected off a Horizon defender into the back post. After taking a 1-0 lead, the Sabercats got comfortable and lowered their intensity, giving Horizon an opportunity to tie up the game. Horizon took advantage of that opportunity by scoring their first goal of the game within two minutes of Fossil’s goal, tying it up 1-1. Fossil’s opponent continues with their momentum, scoring another goal along the way pulling into the lead 1-2. The score stays 1-2 going into halftime with the Sabercats down one goal.

The second half begins with the level of aggression rising, drawing a lot of fouls from both teams. A PK is called off a bad call from the refs against Reese Wilson, allowing Horizon to get a penalty kick. They finish the PK, expanding their lead on the Sabercats to 1-3. Another PK is called in Horizon’s box, allowing the Sabercats to gain a penalty kick. Grant Martinez stepped up to take the PK and executed his shot closing the gap to 2-3.

After the two PKs were scored the possession was mostly held on Fossil’s offensive half. However, on one of Horizon’s transitions, they capitalize on a long ball across the whole field to an open player on the weak side who then carried the ball to the goal, shooting it into the back post past Logan Wette. The Sabercats were down 2-4 with 14 minutes left in the game. With hopes to get back into the game, Fossil applied heavy pressure on Horizon’s defensive line and were given several dangerous opportunities. With 35 seconds left in the game the Sabercats were given another dangerous set piece, a corner. Jaime Chavarria took the kick and played it into the box near the keeper who hit it into his own goal. The game ended with a final score of 3-4, a loss for the Sabercats that crushed their 4 game winning streak.

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Haley Rockwell, Sports Editor

Senior Haley Rockwell is a dynamic character in the Fossil Ridge setting, bringing many dimensions to Etched in Stone as well as everything else she is involved in. Her in-depth athletic background enables her to contribute accurate stories on the many sports teams that compete for Fossil, making her leadership of sporting event coverage on the Etched in Stone publication crew. “I’m an athlete, so I’m involved in a lot of sports, and I think that gives me an advantage writing about it since I’m so passionate about it”, she said. As an ambitious soccer player, talented photographer, and member of the journalism program for the past three (now four) years , dedication is definitely a quality that Haley never fails to bring to the table. In fact, her hard work and dedication has earned her commitment to the University of Northern Colorado for soccer, where she is thinking about majoring in business with a minor in journalism. “Journalism has been a big part of my life for the past four years, so I want to continue to pursue it if I can!” she exclaimed.

Apart from being involved in journalism, athletics, and demanding academics, Haley is very interested in the arts. Alongside photography, she also finds peace in the relaxing qualities that drawing offers. “If I need something to escape from the stress of school and soccer, I’ll go draw instead”, she explained. The subject that she most frequently captures in her artwork are wolves, which she considers to be her personal spirit animal. A lover of animals, Haley also has a black cat at home named Shay. She is the oldest of two sisters, and knows very well the responsibilities of taking the lead and making crucial decisions. Haley’s talents are bound to pave a pathway that will take her far, no matter where she chooses to travel. Her strong sense of individuality, hard work, and passion are essential tools that will lead her to a bright and prosperous future.