It's Soccer Season, Baby!

It is officially soccer season in Barron!

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Austin and Andrew are in the full swing of soccer, and in addition to daily practices, have already played a scrimmage and a game.

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We have had two exciting developments this year in soccer:

1. Austin has been named a co-captain of the team! We are so proud of him for this accomplishment, as he is only a junior. Austin was chosen by his coach for this honor, not only for his skill on the field, but also for his character and leadership abilities.

Congratulations, Austin!

2. Andrew was able to start in his first varsity game as a FRESHMAN! Granted, this may have been because three of our usual starters were missing the night of the game, but Andrew did an awesome job and really showed his coach that he could "run with the big dogs"!

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This year marks the first year that both brothers have played on the same team, on the same field, in the same town, at the same time! Jamie and I are thrilled that the boys are teammates this year!

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Here are the brothers, waiting to check into the game at last Saturday's soccer scrimmage...

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The Barron Bear Soccer Team has already had a scrimmage last Saturday, and their first game last Tuesday. Of course, I took a few pictures to commemorate the day...

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Austin taking aim toward the goal.

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Austin passing the ball down-field to a teammate.
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Andrew dribbling up the field.
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Andrew working it through the defense.
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Tuesday's game against New Richmond ended with the score rather lop-sided. As I mentioned before, three of our usual starters were missing from the game, but our boys that did show up played hard. The final score need not be mentioned here--it is MY blog, after all! (although I believe there was a 0 and an 8 in there somewhere.) In any event, it was a BEAUTIFUL evening for a soccer game! Austin and Andrew were fortunate to have three extra fans in New Richmond. Grandma Pat, Grandpa Denny, and Uncle Woody were there to watch their first game of the season! Thanks for coming, everyone!
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Here is Austin moving the ball up the field...

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Andrew dribbling the ball thru some defenders...

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Thursday's game against Amery was cancelled due to the torrential rains we received here in Barron all day. The next showing for the Barron Bears Soccer will be next Tuesday in Baldwin-Woodville.