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Reunion of generations

Current roster plays alumni in pickup game

KATYA CASTILLO Photo Editor @PhotosByKatya

The sound of cleats kicking the ball across the field echoed throughout Shepard Stadium during a generational clash with the current Brahmas soccer team and the alumni.

The team were originally scheduled to face the West LA College Wildcats, however it was canceled.

began,” Martin said.

As The Pit remains in its disordered state, nature has taken over, according to Pierce President Alexis Montevirgen.

“I've heard reports it is not in good shape because there are certain animals that have made that a home and burrowed all over to the point where it might even be unsafe,” Montevirgen said. “But when it’s dry, it actually works perfectly as a soccer field.”

For now, the team will havve to play the rest of its games this season at the stadium while they wait for any news about The Pit being repaired.

“I’m praying that it gets done," Perez said. "That’s our best bet."

Head Coach Adolfo Perez, decided to have a little fun without wasting a game.

“I texted a few of my old captains and word got around,” Perez said.

The Brahmas played against 20 past team members from various years. Faces included Diana Salonga, Gisell Cruz, Angie Verduzco, Sara Hernandez, former goalkeeper Cindy Godina among others.

The teams played three 30-minute halves. Jackie Hilario and Daisy Alvarenga scored for the alumni. In the final minutes, Yessina Marquez cut the deficit to 2-1. Within the first 10 minutes of the second half, Marquez scored her brace to tie the game at two. The Brahmas started the third half with their third goal scored by Diana Millan. As time ran out, it seemed the Brahmas would win 4-2 thanks to a goal by Preet Kaur. The game was competitive yet lighthearted as the girls poked fun at one another.

Leading up to the game, the alumni had mixed feelings.

Alexis Mendias played for the Brahmas from 2013 to 2014 and was slightly anxious to come back to play.

“We were mostly worried if we were still going to have it, but it just comes naturally, we figured it out,” Mendias said.

As the game went on, the competitiveness increased, so did the laughs.

Gisell Cruz, who last played with the Brahmas in 2018 was happy to return.

“I was really looking forward to seeing that competitiveness and having fun on the field,” Cruz said.

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