The Saskatoon high school spring soccer season, which began in early May, will reach its climax with the boys and girls city championships scheduled for Wednesday at Donna Birkmaier Fields. This event marks the end of a season filled with development, competition, and team spirit.
Coaches from various schools have provided insights into their teams, highlighting key players and expectations for the championships. The season has been a platform for both experienced athletes and newcomers to showcase their skills and grow as players.
Boys Teams
Bedford Road Redhawks
Coach: Shalen Fox
Players to Watch: Carter Seniuk (striker, Grade 12), Jaspreet Sidhu (defender, Grade 10), Noli Quinio (midfielder, Grade 10), Mizbha Uddin (midfielder, Grade 10), Bapon Chanda (midfielder, Grade 12).
Last Year's Results: Playoff team.
Expectations: "To build our team confidence by positive self-talk. Building up our young men to be leaders. Proud to coach our players because they are amazing people who want to grow in all aspects of soccer and in life."
L'Ecole Canadienne Francoise
Coach: Andreas Krebs
Players to Watch: Ephraim Kouassi (senior) – expected to have a great impact with his leadership, hard work, and understanding of the game.
Last Year's Results: "We didn't manage to win any games last season, but we hope to build on last year's season and put together some strong performances."
Expectations: "We hope to continue developing our soccer program at the school and have fun at our games."
E.D. Feehan Trojans
Coach: Bismark
Players to Watch: Kiza Eca (midfielder, Grade 11) – poised to lift the trophy this year; Merhawi Girmay (defence, Grade 11) – determined to stop any striker; Jackson Dru Tanyi (midfielder, Grade 10) – ready to carry the team.
Last Year's Results: Finalists.
Expectations: "Winners."
Marion Graham Falcons
Coach: Noah Dick
Players to Watch: Returning seniors Olliver Lysyshyn, Ansh Patel, and goalkeeper Jordan Szutiak will lead through defence and playmaking. Younger players Cedar Streeton-Haniak, Haris Sljivar, Pearse Burke, and Mason Shelenko add offensive talents and defensive awareness.
Last Year's Results: Champions.
Expectations: "The expectation is to defend our league title despite the graduation of a large number of last year's roster."
Tommy Douglas Tigers
Coach: Brianne Welder
Players to Watch: Jamal Khalid (striker, Grade 12), Unai Ferran (midfielder, Grade 11), Elias Vega Solis (winger, Grade 11).
Last Year's Results: Lost in semi-finals to Marion Graham.
Expectations: "We have a lot of new players so our main goal is to work and improve as a team and hope to come out on top in cities."
Girls Teams
L'Ecole Canadienne Francois
Coach: Andrea Perrault
Details about the girls teams were not fully provided in the original article, but the season concludes with the city championships.
The championships promise to be an exciting conclusion to a season of hard work and dedication from all participating schools.
