After falling 54-34 in their season opener Nov. 13 against Santa Rosa, the Trojans went to take on Healdsburg in another non-league matchup Nov. 15, then will face Analy at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at home.
St. Vincent
This year’s team consists of an 11-person roster – seniors Emilly Isetta, Izzy Badaglia, Nedine Ghattas and Gabby Tarantino, juniors Maddy Rynning, Keira Squires and Nora Kaszuba, sophomores Siena Tarantino and Andrea Hartmann, and freshmen Sam Sarlatte and Claire Ellis.
After starting the season off with a Nov. 7 scrimmage against Petaluma, a home scrimmage against Marin Academy Nov. 9 and a college prep game Nov. 14, the Mustangs’ next game is against Tomales at 5 p.m. Nov. 17.
Boys soccer
Casa Grande
This year’s varsity team consists of 15 seniors, 12 of whom are returning varsity players.
Head coach Jordan Schlau said he and his fellow head coach Kevin Richardson are excited for the upcoming season.
“The boys are excited, motivated and showing up for each other which is fueling the whole program to work harder,” Schlau said. “To the coaches, it doesn’t feel like we are stepping into a new season – we’re already in a sprint.”
Players to look out for include returning center backs Hayden Holbrook and Jackon Rader, returning outside defender/mids David Ramirez and Angel Altamirano, returning midfielders Hugo Rodrigues and Santiago Roman Rivas, returning goalie Roberto Pagan and returning top scorer Jose Chavez.
Petaluma
The Trojans kick off their season with a non-league home opener against Marin Catholic Nov. 27, before a two-game road stand against Napa and Vintage. Petaluma will then come back home to face crosstown rival Casa Grande on Dec. 6. Rosters and other team information were not immediately available.
St Vincent
The Mustangs will start their season off Dec. 1 and will be on the road for two games before their home opener against San Francisco International Soccer on Dec. 9. Rosters and other team information were not immediately available.
Girls soccer
Petaluma
The Trojans last won the VVAL title in 2019, and head coach Deegan Babala said one of the main goals is to win it again this season.
“This season, like any, I’m looking forward to supporting the development of a team that strives to play quality soccer, work hard, learn new skills and come together to overcome challenges,” Babala said.
This year’s 26-player roster includes seven seniors, 10 juniors, eight sophomores and one freshman. Gabriela Mendoza and Kaitlyn Kensinger will lead at the goalkeeper position, with Mia Crane, Anna Graham, Isabelle Coggins and Isabella Easley defending as well as fullbacks Grace Forney, Molly Williams, Madilynn Greenlief, Sadie Goldberg and Iris Bosch. Strikers Brianna Hlebakos, Ava Drysdale and Natalia Efhan will look to score, assisted by forwards Kate Doherty, Janelle Blow, Sunny Schultz, Emma Walker and Maya Maloney, as well as midfielders Chloe Bulwa, Kenly Eskes, Lorelei Koldis, Gianna Richardson, Adrienne Skye, Mia Markovich and Taylor Cusimano.
Petaluma kicks of its season against Analy on Nov. 16.
St. Vincent
Head coach Mark Ribeiro said he is optimistic about this season after the Mustangs faced challenges last season with getting enough players to join the team and stay healthy.
“This season I am excited to watch our program develop and evolve,“ Ribeiro said. ”This year we’ve almost doubled the amount of players joining.“
Ribeiro added that the team aims to focus on self-discipline, camaraderie and gaining momentum.
“The returning players put 100% effort into our team last year, including senior Alicia Hartmann, junior Ileana Jimenez and sophomore Audrey Klinge, and I’m excited to see their influence on the newer players,” he said.
St. Vincent is set for its home opener Dec. 2, a non-league matchup against Convent of the Sacred Heart.
Wrestling
Casa Grande
Head coach Isaac Raya is looking forward to the season ahead, saying there isn’t a team quite like this one.
“We are a tight group and we function really well together,” Raya said. “There is a daily feeling of accomplishment after practice that is unlike anything else.”
The Gauchos’ senior wrestlers are looking to bring strength and experience to the mat. Dylan Boden, Ray Pacheco, Raymond Wang, Jacob Quintua, Robert Severdia, Noah Padecky, and Joe Heaney are all poised to make a mark, Raya said.
“This is the year of the Gaucho wrestlers,“ Raya said.
St. Vincent
The Mustangs begin tournament play Nov. 18 at the Ukiah Novice, which kicks off a six-match stand on the road. St. Vincent’s first home match won’t take place until Jan. 10 against Analy. Rosters and other information were not immediately available.
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