One close loss after another, the Warrenton soccer team has struggled to muster any type of offensive threat this season.The Warriors haven’t lost a game by more than four, a far-cry from some of …
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One close loss after another, the Warrenton soccer team has struggled to muster any type of offensive threat this season.The Warriors haven’t lost a game by more than four, a far-cry from some of the routes they faced in recent years.“We’re playing really well,” acknowledged Coach David Evans. “Throughout the season every game has been competitive.”But almost doesn’t count, so Evans finds himself preparing the Warriors to score hopefully at least one goal as they enter the Class 2 District 7 Tournament on Monday against St. Charles.Warrenton just faced the Pirates in one of three 1-0 losses over the past week.“We’ve really stepped up our defense and taken away a lot of shots,” said Evans. “None of those teams had a lot of threats on goal.”Each came down to the wire, with Orchard Farm topping the Warriors in overtime on a 40-yard dead ball shot that sailed over goalkeeper Julia Crossen’s hands.Warrenton faced a similar fluke situation against St. Charles.“The ball got crossed several times and a girl floated it up,” recalled Evans. “Julia thought it would carry out of bounds, and instead it floated into the top corner.”The Warriors asserted themselves late in the game but could not overcome the deficit.“St. Charles was a very physical team,” said Evans. “After halftime we came out and were able to play our style.”The Warriors also fell 1-0 against Washington in recent action.“We keep struggling on the offensive end,” said Evans. “Against Orchard Farm we had a couple opportunities but couldn’t convert.”Evans says the close games are at least an indicator Warrenton can compete against any of these opponents. With a rematch versus St. Charles waiting on Monday, he’s preparing a few adjustments.“We’re going to change a few things up and isolate their strongest player, who was kind of the dictator,” said Evans. “We’re going to put Sam (Swoboda) on her one on one to take her out of the equation.”The Warriors have also been hosting a youth camp for elementary age students each Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 6:15 p.m. at Warrenton High School.The cost is $30 per child with five days remaining.WARRIORS PREPARE FOR DISTRICTDerrick Forsythe Photo.
