Under the leadership of eight seniors, the Atoms boys varsity soccer team has compiled a 4-3 district record during the regular season.

“We’re having a better season than last year,” junior midfielder Sergio Moya said. “We’re definitely a hard team to compete against for the district champs this year.”

“When we get the momentum going it is going to be hard to stop us,” freshman defender Jordan Fox said. As the only freshman on an otherwise experienced team, Fox has surprised the coaching staff with his knowledge of the game and leadership skills. His success throughout the year has coaches hopeful about his development as a leader in years to come.

After the retirement of former long-time coach, Eddie Latorre, the Atoms boys soccer program has overhauled its leadership, introducing Stephen Howes as its head coach and Doug Miller and Mark Williams as the team’s assistant coaches.

“We’re a lot more organized with our new coaching staff, and a lot tighter as a team this season,” Moya said.

Despite the Atoms tough regular season, the new coaching staff has yet to truly be tested. The first major test of their career came on May 16, when the team went head to head with T.C. Williams in the first round of the Patriot District Tournament. Unfortunately, the Titans came out on top after this game, ending the season for the boys.

Despite this loss, the boys had a fair season under a new coach and showed much improvement, and they are hopeful for next year.