Both, boys and girls, played Weatherford on Tuesday March 26. It was a district game, and both teams lost 5-0. In the first game, the girls could not get past midfi eld with any offensive plays. It looked as if the team from Weatherford predicted exactly what Elk City had in mind in every play. Weatherford had a much greater defense and was well organized from midfield up, creating many goal opportunities. Jolee King, the Elk City girls’ goalie had at least three fabulous stops on the second half and was busy all night.
The same for the boys’ team. According to coach Jason Xenos, he was partly glad the loss came at the beginning of the season of district games, so his team realizes that they have to play hard every minute and not wait until the ball comes to them: go get it, fight for it.
Surely, the kids were disappointed, but it is a game that will make them realize that winning is as much attitude as it is talent, not a sure thing They were surprised by a team that went with the mindset of winning and were after every ball.
Congratulations to Weatherford, but rest assured that Elk City will be different next time.
Record 3-1 for both teams.
