The CHS Boys Soccer team ended their undefeated season with a 14-0-1 record, taking home the Caribou Trail League title and is currently ranked first in the WIAA RPI rankings.(Boy's Spring Soccer RPI rankings )The boys have maintained that placement since week one of the rankings and never dropped a spot. The team stands alone at the top, remaining the only 1A school left in the state without a loss.
The boys' soccer team has had one of the best seasons in the school's 25-year history, remaining undefeated while beating rivals the Cashmere Bulldogs by scorelines of 3-0 and 4-0 home and away. The Kodiaks also took down last year's league champs, the Quincy Jackrabbits, by a score of 3-1 at home and 3-0 at the Jackrabbits stadium.
“My goal by the end of the season is to win the treble: State Cup, Districts and League,” said Jaxon Groby (11).
The boys are also being recognized by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association as the team of the week. They will recieve their award at a special assembly at CHS on Friday, May 10.
Not only is the team fun to watch with their beautiful playing style, but they have boasted one of the best attacking seasons, while maintaining a strong defensive core. With a whopping 63 goals scored and 6 conceded in 15 games, the Kodiaks have an immense +57 goal differential. The Kodiak attack is led by Angel Sandoval (12) who has scored 20 goals so far this season and looks to break the school record of 30 set by Steven Walker in 2007. The defense is led by Ryan Denega (12) who has led the team to an outstanding defensive season. Lastly, the midfield has been controlled every game played through the combination of Shane and Cole Slette (11) and the play of Karsten Bowles (12).
Jaxson Groby (11) has had a breakthrough season helping the team in a variety of ways. From scoring goals to making crucial last man tackles, he has saved the team in many important moments. “My goal by the end of the season is to win the treble: State Cup, Districts and League,” said Groby. One of those three trophies has already been secured, and the Kodiaks look to earn the second in upcoming weeks. The team is not just winning games, but also setting records, as they scored the fastest goal in boys soccer history at CHS when Angel Sandoval converted a long ball from Shane Slette (11) ten seconds into Cascade’s 5-0 win at Chelan.
The boys soccer team continues their season on Saturday, May 4th at their home field against the 4th seed from the CWB league. They look to continue their unbeaten streak and become the first CHS soccer team to win a state championship.