The win against Cooper advanced Park to playoffs where the team lost against Wayzata 2-0. Sophomore midfielder Max Kent said it was a devastating loss.

“I was torn. I’ve developed a good relationship with everyone and it’s sad to lose to a team we know we could have beat,” Kent said.

Despite the disappointing section result against Wayzata to end the season, Kent said it was personally one of the most memorable seasons.

“Even though we didn’t win playoffs, the satisfaction of being a good team is what made it the best season of soccer I’ve ever played in my life,” Kent said.

Coach William Chato Alvarado said having many returning players resulted in a better season.

“Having 14 returning players helped. The team came back with a lot more confidence and experience,” Alvarado said.

“Looking back compared to last year we played better soccer. We played with more skill instead of just kicking the ball right up front,” he said.

Overall the team record was 12-2-2. Eager to make a run deep into the playoffs this year, boys’ soccer made a big first step by defeating Cooper in the opening sections match 6-0.

Junior forward John Kinney started the scoring six minutes into the game, and Park continued to put great pressure on Cooper throughout the first half lead to 3-0.

During the second half Park doubled its  lead. Ten minutes into the second half  senior Alonso Ruiz was illegally tackled in the penalty box, drawing a penalty kick situation. Ruiz scored calmly into the bottom right corner of the net. To finish off the game senior Artis Curiskis and Kinney both made their second goals closing out the game 6-0.