2017 Cimarron-Memorial Boys Soccer Capsule

CIMARRON-MEMORIAL

League: Class 4A Northwest

Head coach: Mark Bailey, ninth season

2016 record: 16-4-3 (9-1-2 Northwest, first)

Returning lettermen (starters): Thirteen (seven)

Top athletes: MF Miguel Rubio (Sr.), D Adrian Galvan (Sr.), MF Kevin Andrade (Sr.), F Jimi Villasenor (Jr.), F Gustavo Garcia (Sr.)

Outlook: The winners of the last four Northwest League titles, the Spartans return seven starters but will have some work to do in replacing two players who combined for 48 goals and 19 assists in their senior season.

Garcia (8 goals, 4 assists) missed last season due to injury, but returns to help an offense that also should get contributions from Villasenor (4 goals, 5 assists), Rubio (3 goals, 8 assists) and Andrade (3 goals, 4 assists).

“We expect to be up to the challenge, returning a solid core of veteran players with a few new additions,” Bailey said. “Gustavo Garcia returns after missing his entire junior year to injury and looks to thrive in a starting role after scoring eight goals as a sophomore. Miguel Rubio and Kevin Romero will pickup where they left off last year with solid play.

“I’m excited to see what this year brings. As usual, the Northwest Division is one of the strongest divisions in the state, so we certainly have our work cut out for us. I look forward to our team finding our identity and making a run at the region and state titles. I really like this group.”