PSA soccer opens spring season with losses to Hoosac
Shows promise on defense
PUTNAM — Putnam Science Academy boys’ soccer teams kicked off its spring season this past week with tough matchups against Hoosac, resulting in a 2-0 loss for the Prep team and a 3-1 loss for the Varsity squad. Despite the outcomes, head coach Christopher Steele saw encouraging signs from both teams, especially considering it was their first game action since November 11.
“I think losing about seven players, we adjusted well,” Steele said. “The new players, along with some guys moving up from Varsity, really stepped up.”
PSA’s Prep team held Hoosac scoreless through the first half before conceding twice in the second. Mario Camacho stood out with a solid performance, anchoring the team’s efforts throughout the match.
For the Varsity side, Adria Bartomeu impressed with his play as they too held Hoosac scoreless through most of the first half. Defensive organization has been a bright spot for both squads, with Steele noting a pattern of going into halftime tied or even in most games.
“The positives are that we’ve gone into halftime 0-0 in almost all of our matches,” Steele said. “Defensively, we’ve played very well. Now we just need to sharpen our attack so we can start finishing chances.”
As both teams continue to find their rhythm after a long layoff, Steele remains confident. “Overall, I thought both teams played well this week,” he added. “There’s a lot to build on.”
Rebecca Townes
Sports Information Director
Putnam Science Academy
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