Tharptown soccer continues to build
The Tharptown varsity boys soccer team made the playoffs the first year of the program in 2021. The Wildcats were eliminated by the Mars Hill Panthers by the narrowest of margins.
In year two, Tharptown has its sights set on making a deeper run into the playoffs.
“We were very pleased with the way our first year went,” said Tharptown Coach Scott Vance. “We were disappointed we lost to Mars Hill, but we know we can play with these teams.”
There is reason for confidence and optimism, as Tharptown returns all but two starters from this past year’s team.
“We have the bulk of our team returning, and they are hungry to make a run into the playoffs,” added Vance. “The guys work hard, and they enjoy the game and being around each other. There is a pride in making the Tharptown soccer program successful for the school and the community.”
Tharptown is off to an undefeated start in their area, going 6-0.
The varsity girls program is still trying to get its first area win, but Vance has seen many improvements.
“The girls work hard every day,” Vance said. They just have to gain some confidence and momentum. Once they do that, we are going to be OK.”
Vance said the community’s response to the soccer program has been great.
“This is something this community has wanted for a long time,” said Vance. “We have had great community support at the games, through fundraising, and with volunteers.”
Tharptown soccer competes in Class 1A-3A Region 7 with Danville, St. Bernard, J.B. Pennington, East Lawrence and Holly Pond.
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THARPTOWN VARSITY GIRLS ROSTER
No. Name
2 Braisly Barboza
3 Rosalinda Jeronimo
5 Alyssa Dalrymple
6 Claudia Carrillo
7 Ingri Flores
8 Debora Francisco
10 Haley Abarca
12 Sophia Ibarra
13 Elena Lucas Castaneda
14 Jacie Harris
16 Basny Miguel
20 Emily Campos
21 Jasmine Lucas
23 Erika Campos
24 Ashley Alonzo
25 Yohana Betancourt
27 Yaricsa Rosales
88 Katelyn Mardi
99 Angie Chavez
THARPTOWN VARSITY BOYS ROSTER
No. Name
0 Edwin Vela
1 Jeremy Vasquez
2 Luis Valdez
3 Carlos Vela
5 Ismael Perez
6 Anthony Hernandez
7 Christian Franco
8 Christian Vasquez
9 Alex Quintero
10 Rogelio Francisco
11 Alfredo Gutierrez
12 Christopher Mojica
14 Christian Lucas
15 Dylan Valdez
17 Rolando Solis
21 Ricardo Hernandez
22 Leonardo Lucas
24 Elias Patino
55 Sabas Avalos
88 Joshua Lopez
99 Alex Moctezuma
Dario Chavez
Ricardo Guiterrez
