Tuesday, August 27, at the peak of mid-afternoon--a day when the temperature reached a heat index of 103 degrees--was the Roanoke-Benson-Eureka soccer team’s first home game of the year against Bloomington Central Catholic. Sophomores Bailey Bachman and Dustin Littell explained that they dealt with the heat by drinking lots of water, putting cold bandanas around their necks and pouring icy water on their necks and wrists. “It is probably some of the hottest games we have ever played,” said Bachman. Instead of focusing on the heat, the players focused on playing the “beautiful game.” When asked what the team’s main goal for the season was, Senior Brandon Ellis said, “Shut up Peoria Christian. Not shut up, no. Shut out, meaning they can’t score any goals.” Littell responded simply by saying that they need to “win more games than we lose.” Unfortunately, they started off their season with a 3-1 loss, but the team will be ready to fight back for a first win at home on Thursday, September 5 at 4:30 p.m.
Written by: Hannah Ogg and Abby Shoemaker
Photographs by: Hannah Ogg
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| Sophomore Dustin Littell fights to keep possession. |
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| Senior Brandon Ellis waits for the next play. |
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| Stepping out of the shade and into the heat, Sophomore Bailey Bachman walks onto the field. |
