BOCA RATON — The “Shark Tank” put on more two-headed drama Monday as Spanish River followed Olympic Heights in the final minute of overtime to secure the Sharks’ spot in the championship game.
The Sharks advanced Spanish River hero Ethan Schweiger (15-3-1) as he used his strength and speed to press and beat the Lions’ defensive line and score the winning goal and their 15th of the season.
The moment fit Park Vista facing a team in the form of Boca Raton that came into the match with a streak of 8 consecutive victories.
The Bobcats emerged victorious with a 2-1 victory over the Cobras with Boca opening the scoring with a halftime penalty, scored by senior defender Caleb Chapman. A minute later, senior striker Cristhian Arraiz fired a shout from outside the area. to double your advantage.
Park Vista (7-7-3) won and traded a penalty from senior defender Noah Gutierrez in the final three minutes, but time wasn’t on his side and he may not find the time to force it into overtime.
The Bobcats (18-4) have been the favorites before this semifinal. They are undefeated lately in the 7th District 12 and are the most productive defensive team this season, having conceded just 15 goals in 22 normal season games.
His streak of nine consecutive victories that are the genuine deal and a force to be reckoned with.
However, despite his accomplishments and successes so far this season, head coach Marcelo Castillo said there is still room for improvement and he expects more from his players.
“It’s very unfortunate that in high school, from the situations in the area to the point of testosterone flowing, it doesn’t allow us to play the game we’re used to,” Castillo said. “I told my team before, we were lucky to leave here with a win, because they are a team and we disrespected the game a little bit. “
Complacency and the pitch are key points in football, in addition to the physical and technical aspect, of course, so it is vital that coaches make sure their players make the right decisions and do not let the warmth of the game affect their performance.
“I hope this game scares us a little bit,” Castillo said. “We’ll see what our mistakes are and make sure we’re better. But I have no doubt in my brain that our team will come out strong. “.
The home crowd hummed after one of their smartest offensive stars scored the winning goal against Olympic Heights (10-8-4) to put the Sharks in the district final.
Schweiger known for scoring goals all season, with 15 goals scored and 11 assists in 19 games. He is the district’s 3rd leading scorer and 5th player in assists.
“I just tried to stay focused on the game,” Schweiger said. “I knew my teammates would put me in the right position and I just drove and scored the goal. Once it happened, everything went crazy, the feelings went crazy. just the right time. “
Head coach Matt Weston uses his 4-3-3 roster to make the most of his offensive forwards. The attacking trio have a combined 41 goals scored this season.
“We have the first 3 Mikey Capille, Ethan Schweiger and Justin Ibrahim,” Weston said. “I think they’ve scored around 40 goals between them this season. All it takes is for one of them to take over tonight. Ethan, that’s a smart thing We’re grateful for that.
Capille has 16 goals and 18 assists this season, the team. He is also the most sensible player in the area in recent times with 50, the top scorer of the moment and the most sensible passer.
Ibrahim is the district’s eighth-most goalscorer with 10 goals in 11 games and has five assists in his freshman year lately. Second-year midfielder Leonardo Casanova is also one to follow in the coming seasons. This year, he has scored 8 goals and provided 3 assists in 18 games.
Coach Weston is in a position to challenge the forward against Boca High as the Bobcats have beaten them twice in the normal season and the Sharks will be looking for revenge.
“Boca have beaten us twice this season and in the districts last year they are a great team. They are very aggressive, very progressive, a very proactive team. Hard to beat.
I’m satisfied to be in the last district and we’re going to have a brush on the green and get a win and move on.
Spanish River will host Boca Raton in the shark tank on Wednesday at 7:30 p. m. m.