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For the win

Highlights from the varsity soccer season
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Lauralai Gant, Staff Writer
December 19, 2025
With under two minutes left in the game, assistant coach Mike Iorio and head coach Jenny Pazderak (front) stand on the sidelines of the girls varsity soccer match against MCC on Nov. 7. The girls took home the win 3-1.
With under two minutes left in the game, assistant coach Mike Iorio and head coach Jenny Pazderak (front) stand on the sidelines of the girls varsity soccer match against MCC on Nov. 7. The girls took home the win 3-1.
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After winning all nine of their games this season, the Wildcat soccer girls lost their win streak in a game against Holy Trinity on Dec. 15, with a score of 1-2. So far, the girls’ overall record sits at 7-1-1. Their next game will be against Viera at 7:00 p.m. on Jan. 8, 2026.

As for the boys, their 4-0 win against Astronaut on Dec. 12 put their record at 5-5-1. In their next game, the team will face Sebastian River at 7:00 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2026.

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After the homecoming game on Nov. 7, freshman Sergio Prieto, outside midfielder, celebrates his goal. “Before I scored, I got a feeling [that] something was going to happen,” Prieto said. “After I scored, I was super happy, and there was a lot of energy in the crowd.” At the end of the game, the Wildcats beat Melbourne Central Catholic High School (MCC) 3-1.
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With her family and Coach Derek Hamilton (third from left) by her side, senior Emily Marshall (fourth from left) celebrates as she walks down the basketball court before the girls basketball Senior Night game versus Odyssey Charter School on Jan. 28. "My senior night being my last regular season game felt so crazy," Marshall said. "Senior Night really made all the sacrifices and hardships I went through to keep playing basketball feel worth it, and I'm grateful for my team making it so special."
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Tightening his running hat, Assistant Principal Glenn Webb prepares for a 20-mile long run after a 12-hour work day on Wildcat Alley on Feb. 4. Webb progressed through his training plan to prepare him for the Heath First Florida Marathon Weekend Half Marathon on Feb. 8, and a full marathon in the near future.
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About the Contributor
Lauralai Gant
Lauralai Gant, Managing Editor
Hi, I’m Lauralai! I’m a sophomore and this is my first year on the “Roar” staff. I love reading, baking and listening to music. I enjoy writing entertainment and opinion pieces that I am passionate about. I am so excited to be a part of this amazing staff!