Whereas some flag soccer groups have been enjoying for weeks, one of many Metropolis Part’s anticipated prime groups, Birmingham, lastly debuts on Wednesday at Arleta. The Patriots got here away with two wins, 44-0 and 15-0.
Coach Jim Rose has solely two seniors on his crew and has been working to get his gamers accustomed to new guidelines, from punting to the protection attending to be just one yard away from the road of scrimmage earlier than mountaineering the ball.
Bella Gonzalez, a second baseman on the softball crew, will deal with quarterbacking duties early whereas ready for the No. 1 quarterback to recuperate from a knee damage.
Rose is especially enthusiastic about freshman Ellie St. Hubert, a security and receiver. “She is de facto good,” Rose stated.
Banning is the defending Metropolis Open Division champion. Birmingham gained the primary title in 2023.
“We all the time assume we’re going to be one of many prime groups,” Rose stated. “Athletically we’re higher than final season.”
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