2013 Mojave Girls Soccer Capsule

MOJAVE

Head coach: Jaime Alvarez, third season

2012 record: 4-9-2 (4-7-1 I-A Sunset, fifth)

Returning letter winners (starters): Seven (six)

Top players: F Helena Hernandez (Sr.), MF Nancy Lopez (Sr.), D Gabby Reyes (Sr.)

Outlook: The Rattlers lost eight players to graduation and are hoping to bounce back quickly.

“We had to fill a lot of positions and are currently working hard to make our team competitive,” Alvarez said. “Last year we missed the playoffs by a few points and are working to change that.

“I have high hopes that this year will be the first year Mojave makes the playoffs.”