Soccer is off to a "running" start this year, hosting Belle Fouche on Friday and St. Thomas More on Saturday.
Both West River teams will be facing a roster of 18 players on the Blue Dragon team this year from Garretson and Dell Rapids, with seniors Kaylin Leedy and Cortney Rogich leading their team.
" We started the season on August 5th with the first day of practice and have hit the ground running," said Head Coach Amber Bos (formerly Williamson). "Leedy and Rogich are our two seniors who will be looked at to lead our young team. We have some returning players who have been staples on our team since they were 7th and 8th graders who will also bring a veteran presence to the field.
"On the defensive end, Rogich will be returning in goal as well as an experienced back line in Meiah Olson, Alyssa Olson, and Ava Ockenga. Being called upon to help in the back line, as well as some mid field this season, will be Brooklyn Trudeau, Amaya Millwood and Taylor Schmidt.
"Returning on the offensive side of the field is Andera, Ella Frerk, Anna Ebbing, Leedy, Trudeau, and Millwood.
"We are fortunate enough to have a large group of 7th/8th graders joining our team this year as well; Harper Andera, Bethany Rusanowski, Stella Frewaldt, Leighton Kindopp, Lydia Frerk, Taylynn Leudtke, Malena Qualm, and Jovie Snedeker. They will be leaned on to provide some strong minutes throughout the season."
With no shortage of players, the deep roster will help the team play hard this year. The Dragons will take on Belle Fouche on Friday beginning at 5:00 p.m., and St. Thomas More at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Both games will be at the Athletic Complex in Garretson.
