by J.R. Gonsalves
Staff Writer
A round ball with black and white checkers is what a soccer player uses as a scoring utensil. The University of La Verne men’s soccer team has this same view, but during the 1997 season it was harder to realize this goal.
The Leopards had a record of 4-15-0 overall and a 2-5 SCIAC record. The goal scoring concept was not in effect enough.
The Leopards final match of the season was Saturday in the SCIAC Tournament at Redlands. The Leopards lost 2-1 but were tied with Redlands throughout the first half.
“There was a lack of heart on the field during the last 20 minutes of the game,” said freshman sweeper Nathan Swift.
The Leopards did not win many games in 1997, but the team consisted of a lot of young players. There were eight freshman and four sophomores. This is a good sign of things to come for the Leopards in the future.
“We will have more depth on the team,” said Hinthorne.
This depth should give La Verne a brighter future in men’s soccer.
During the 1997 season there was little leadership on the field, according to freshman mid-fielder J.T. Hinthorne.
For 1998, the Leopards are looking forward to being a more organized team, and with the youth of the team returning, there is a better outlook for next year’s team.
