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Bayfield boys soccer still building

Young BHS soccer falls in Durango

The building of Bayfield High School’s boys soccer program continues.

BHS opened the 2015 season with a 10-0 loss to Durango High School’s junior varsity team Tuesday at Riverview Soccer Complex.

The Wolverines (0-1) featured another fresh-faced roster largely made of freshmen and sophomores.

“The one thing that stood out most to me was game speed,” BHS head coach Dave Foster said. “We know that Durango, even the JV team is a quality team. They know how to work the ball well. We were caught up in the game speed.”

BHS sophomore Chad Winkler impressed in his first game at goalie.

Winkler made 25 saves.

“He made some amazing saves,” Foster said. “It’s good to see him build that confidence.”

Even though BHS (1-0) was facing a JV team, the Demons appeared crisp and connected largely because of the number of players on that team who play soccer year round.

“It’s still difficult for us here in Bayfield to compete with Durango, even their JV team, because our boys don’t compete year round,” Foster said. “Durango plays like a team that has been together for a long time.”

The Wolverines will feature three senior defenders in Issac Baca, Chandler Jackson and Kaden Taulli and five juniors.

The other 14 players on the roster are underclassmen.

“They’re still trying to get used to the level of playing a high school soccer team,” Foster said. “I’m pleased with the attitude. We’re starting to get some positions situated, understanding some of our organization and tactics.”

The Wolverines next opportunity to take the field is 3 p.m. Friday at Wolverine Country Stadium against Montezuma-Cortez.

The Panthers lost 3-1 at Palisade in their season opener.

“We know that Cortez lost a lot of players,” Foster said. “Hopefully we can come out and forget this game and move on.”

heraldsports@durangoherald.com

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