Sports Editor
EASTON – Bears soccer ended their season last Thursday in a rough match against Central Aroostook, that even left a ball runner injured on the sidelines. Despite the disappointing loss, coach Greg Miller and players captured one of their best regular season records, finishing 10-4.
Contributed photo/Jeremiah Sjoberg TONY BROWN of the Bears, center, jostles for the ball against CA’s Ethan Garrison (3) and Travis McDonald (8) on Thursday.
“I was looking more to 8-6 for the season. We had a big win over Southern Aroostook too. It was unexpected,” said Miller. “It’s one of the better seasons we’ve had. They’re smart kids, really want to play well. They’re competitive.”
That competitive spirit saw them through the loss of a midfield senior around mid-season, and made up for a younger roster against senior-heavy teams.
“This summer they got the experience of playing with older players in the men’s league. They have developed the aggressive side of playing offensce. The defense is led by a group of guys that have also gotten stronger,” said Miller.
Senior Jeremy Brock leads defense in goal, followed by juniors Sam Bacon and Sean Daniels, sophomore Luke Fuller, and senior Nate Sanders. Juniors Tony Brown and C.J. Beaton and freshman Chris Flewelling make up the midfield. The forward lineup includes sophomore Corey White, junior Brad Trask and freshman Devyn Gray. Freshmen Zach and Jacob King finish off the Easton team roster.
White and Trask both have more than fifteen goals for the season, Trask with the slight lead.
“Nate in the midfield has had four goals from the stopper position and Brad and Corey keep playing better and better together,” commented Miller. “Sam plays great for a freshman sweeper.”
Miller looks to add his ninth year coaching boys soccer for Easton High School next season. “Next year’s going to be tough bringing up a goalie.” Brock will graduate in June. However, at least two eighth-graders moving up from junior high will add new skills to the team.
