Boys soccer ready for spring season with confidence, intensity

by Colin Small

Dedication & intensity is the name of the game when it comes to Nation Ford Boy’s Soccer. Fans can come out tonight to watch the Falcons battle Ashley Ridge at home at 5:45 p.m.

With a current record of 2-1, the Falcon’s varisty team lost their home tournament game against Oceanside Collegiate Academy (Mt. Pleasant, SC) by a score of 3-1 on Feb. 13.

The Falcons lost their first game to Gaffney 2-0 on Feb. 7 in conference play.

They tied their scrimmage 1-1 with cross-town ri- val Catawba Ridge on Feb. 14.

Potential boy’s soccer players met with Coach Anthony Marple last semester to start lifting weights together beginning at 7 a.m. in the morning - before a full school day before tryouts, followed by conditioning and pick-up games with around 80 other players from all skill levels.

Nafo soccer usually fields three boys teams: JV-A, JV-B, and Varsity. Tryouts were a long and intense process according to the guys who gave their best shot this year.

“I think our varsity soccer team will be pretty good this year and hopefully they win it all,” said Richardson.

Some athletes are looking for more than competition and like the opportunity to make friends and build relationships.

“Soccer is a sport where I can make new friends and get involved with the school and learn new things,” said Jonny Attard (‘26).

Nation Ford has had a pretty good run when it comes to varsity soccer, and this season they surely won’t disappoint. The team appreciates the support of fans, so come out tonight for a good game.