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As summer wanes, anticipation builds for the Central Oregon high school soccer season, with practices starting soon and games beginning August 28. Bend High’s girls aim for a title run, Crook County returns to the Intermountain Conference, and Summit boys look to continue their dominance. Redmond’s boys seek consecutive winning seasons, while Sisters High embodies new leadership with promising starts. Local teams are set to showcase their skills in this thrilling upcoming season!

Central Oregon Soccer Season Set to Kick Off: Excitement in the Air!

As the sunny days of summer start to fade, the excitement for Central Oregon’s high school soccer season is heating up! With practices kicking off in just a month and games starting as early as August 28, it’s time to dive into what local teams have in store for this thrilling season.

Bend High Girls Soccer: Runners-Up and Ready for More

Let’s start with the Bend High girls soccer team. After an impressive run last year, finishing as the Class 5A state runners-up in 2024, this team is looking to build on that success. The Lava Bears made a remarkable comeback from missing the playoffs in 2023 to making it to the championship match. With ten out of eleven starters returning, including standouts like first-team all-state players Shea Manfredi, Piper Abrams, and the skilled goalkeeper Brooklyn Mettler, they are poised to make another run for the title!

Crook County Soccer: A Return with High Hopes

Next up, we have Crook County. They’re making a big return to the Intermountain Conference after a stint in the Tri-Valley Conference. The boys team not only clinched their first league title but also made it to the Class 4A semifinals last year. Meanwhile, the girls’ team has shown admirable improvement throughout the seasons. However, with the move up to the 5A classification, they will face tougher competition. It’s going to be a test of their mettle!

Summit Boys Soccer: Dominance Continues

The Summit boys soccer team is a force to be reckoned with, having competed in five state championship matches since 2018, winning titles in 2021 and 2023. With an incredible record of 101-10-9 over this span, they are gearing up for what promises to be another successful season. While they’re losing three all-state players, the team is still in great shape with four starters and four bench players returning. Will they continue their reign?

Redmond Boys Soccer: On the Rise

Redmond’s boys soccer team had a rollercoaster of a season last year, finishing second in the IMC under the guidance of first-year coach T.J. Thrasher. With seven wins and their first playoff appearance since 2011, they’re eager to keep the momentum going. Four out of their seven all-IMC players are back, and a repeat winning season would mark the first time in nearly 20 years that Redmond has achieved consecutive winning records!

IMC Boys Soccer: Breaking the Streak?

Interestingly, it’s been seven years since any IMC boys soccer team other than Summit has made it past the first playoff round. The last team to break that trend was Ridgeview in 2018. Will we see a shake-up this season as other teams strive to make their mark?

Sisters High School Girls Soccer: New Leadership and a Winning Start

Jumping over to Sisters High School, they have a fresh face in charge! Makena Zorza has stepped in as the head coach of the sisters girls soccer team after Brian Holden’s departure. Sisters started strong this season with a 2-1 victory against Madras, showcasing their determination. After trailing at halftime, they rallied to score twice in the second half, all thanks to Melia Jenkins. They had a little hiccup with a canceled match against Central Linn, but they’ll be facing Creswell and Pleasant Hill next, so stay tuned!

As the Central Oregon soccer season approaches, the buzz is palpable, and local teams are ready to showcase their talents. Whether it’s the determined Lava Bears, Cowboy and Cowgirl challenge, Summit’s legacy, Redmond’s hopes, or Sisters’ new beginnings, the stage is set for an unforgettable season. So grab your gear and get ready to cheer – it’s going to be an exciting ride!

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