January 2012 Chatterbox - Ruston High School

SportsChatterboxRuston High School January 19, 2012 Page 32Bearcat Soccer Nears Season Endby Reed MalekSports EditorThe Bearcat soccer teams’ first district game of 2012came on January 3 against Pineville, and their secondcame a few days after, against Natchitoches Central onJanuary 6. The Bearcats lost these games, but tonightthey seek to get their revenge.The boys team found themselves down 2-0 late inthe game against Natchitoches Central on January 6.After halftime, the Bearcats came out firing. They reducedNatchitoches Central’s lead to one after a floatinggoal by Freddie Acosta. The Bearcats battled therest of the game, but never could get the equalizinggoal.Tonight, both teams look to gain some ground indistrict play as they face Pineville once again, this timeat Ruston Junior High. The Bearcats’ district journeycontinues with a rematch against Natchitoches Centralon January 23, followed by another match against fiercerival West Monroe on January 26.The Bearcat soccer teams’ regular seasons meet theirends with their Senior Day on January 28, followed byan away game against Neville on January 31 to finishout the season.Come out and support the ‘Cats as they finish theirseason strong!Marlin Rushing (middle) weaves through defenders.Freddie Acosta (far left) rears back to deliver a strike.Farryn Cooper (left) intercepts the ball from a Natchitoches Central player.Hannah Hearne (#4) charges downfield against Natchitoches Central.