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Mouse over names to see imageFive Kennedale High School Wildcat soccer players were named to the 8-4A All-District team this year. The team was also honored with a proclamation from the KISD Board of Trustees for making the playoffs for the second year in a row. {{more:[read more]}}
First year Head Coach {{t2:Heath Wakeland:
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recognized with a proclamation, said of the team.
?From last year to this year, the team graduated 13 seniors,
nine were starters out of eleven on the field, so this team is very young [in playing
experience]. That was probably our
biggest obstacle this year to overcome. I really did see a lot of upper
classmen leadership. I am very proud of them.”
He went on to say, ?What we did see is a lot of good progress
all the way through the year which is what you want to see in a young
team. I am really looking forward to
next year.? Wakeland also praise the team captains for this year – Clay Hickey,
Jared Birr and Juan Ramirez. He noted that
both Birr and Hickey will be returning next year.
Winning special recognition were
- {{t2:Mike Kaszynski:
}}, Sr. – Co-offensive player of the year
- {{t2:Juan Ramirez:
}}, Sr. – Goalkeeper of the year
Earning first team honors were
- {{t2:Jared Birr:
}}, Jr. MF;
- {{t2:Clay Hickey:
}}, Jr., MF;
- {{t2:Will Johnson:
}}, Fr., D;
