Girls soccer looks forward to section run

October 10, 2023

Izzy Muir controls the ball while the opposing team pressures her.

After a rough start to the season, the Owatonna Girls Soccer team’s season has only gone up from there. The team’s record so far is 8-6-2.

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We made some adjustments and our schedule eased up a little bit and we hit our stride when we needed to and finished off really strong.

— Head Coach Nate Gendron

The Huskies lost a handful of games in the beginning of the season and looked to change some things to figure out what was and was not t working. Head coach Nate Gendron said, “We made some adjustments and our schedule eased up a little bit and we hit our stride when we needed to and finished off really strong.” Overcoming adversity allowed for the Huskies to win multiple games and compete with tougher opponents. Senior captain Nevaeh Hofbauer said, “Ever since we beat Rochester Century we have been on a winning streak. We should be able to get past the first round of sections but after that we will have to regroup and figure out how we will get past the second round this year.”

This year Huskies lost many of their seniors so they had to rebuild their team with several younger players. Hofbauer said, “We have a very young team so we had to work our way through that and figure out how we’re going to get some wins this season.” Despite the team being very young, the Huskies still manage to work together very well as a team. Coach Gendron said, “Every player meeting I have had they have mentioned how the team is getting along well. Our team is very cohesive and we play together as one.”

The Huskies have overcome their inexperience and created a better and more stable team. Girls soccer is now entering section playoffs. The Owatonna Girls soccer team was placed as the fifth seed in section 1AAA.

The Huskies play Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. at Rochester Century High School.

About the Contributors

Alia Kubicek, Writer

Alia Kubicek is a junior at OHS. This is her first year of Magnet. She is involved in DECA, Prom Committee, Young life, and 4-H. Kubicek also plays hockey and soccer. In her free time she can be found at her cabin, hanging out with friends and family and online shopping. She joined Magnet to improve her journalism skills and learn more about student life and school activities. After high school she is planning on attending a four year college and pursuing a degree in business. Kubicek is looking forward to her first year in Magnet.

Ella Highfield, Editor

Ella Highfield is a senior at OHS, and it is her second year on Magnet staff. Outside of school she dances for Just For Kix dance studio. She is also involved in YoungLife, DECA, Link Crew, SHOC and Thriving Minds. Highfield joined Magnet because she took journalism as a sophomore and really enjoyed being apart of Magnet last year. Her future plans include going to a college for cosmetology school, and afterward becoming a hairstylist.

Torrin Smith, Writer

Torrin Smith is a senior here at OHS. He is a football and track captain, who also is in DECA. This is Smith's second year in Magnet, Smith joined Magnet to create something unique that is his own, that he can be proud of. he is primarily on the video team where he edits and records videos for Magnet. He has one dog named Mickey. He enjoys hanging out with his friends and playing video games when he is not with his friends and having a good time. Smith plans on playing football in college, while he studies to be a physical therapist.