Auburn Mountainview boys soccer | AT A GLANCE

The Lions took a major hit, losing 13 seniors from their 2011 roster. Among the major losses are SPSL 3A Offensive MVP Issac Cardoz, who had 16 goals and six assists last season, and SPSL 3A Defensive MVP Sergy Rubakha. This season the Lions look to captains Wright and Upchurch, as well as sophomore goalkeeper Fausko, to power them. The SPSL 3A promises to be a tough league this spring, with fifth-ranked Decatur looking to run the table. According to Davidson, the team should be steady on defense, but will have to rely on hard work and a little overachieving to make it out of the SPSL.

March 29, 2012 5:26 pm

LIONS AT A GLANCE

• COACH: Cary Davidson, 7th year

• LAST YEAR’S RECORD: 11-7 overall, 6th place in SPSL 3A with 6-4 record. Lost in West Central District III/Southwest District 3A finals.

• TOP RETURNERS: Alex Fausko, sophomore, goalkeeper; Ian Wright, senior, defender; Cramer Helton, senior, forward; and Brandon Henderson, junior, defender.

• TOP NEWCOMERS: Josh Upchurch, senior, midfielder; Emmanuel Saah, freshman, forward; and Carlos Colmenares, junior, forward.

• OUTLOOK: The Lions took a major hit, losing 13 seniors from their 2011 roster. Among the major losses are SPSL 3A Offensive MVP Issac Cardoz, who had 16 goals and six assists last season, and SPSL 3A Defensive MVP Sergy Rubakha. This season the Lions look to captains Wright and Upchurch, as well as sophomore goalkeeper Fausko, to power them. The SPSL 3A promises to be a tough league this spring, with fifth-ranked Decatur looking to run the table. According to Davidson, the team should be steady on defense, but will have to rely on hard work and a little overachieving to make it out of the SPSL.

• MARK YOUR CALENDAR: April 13 vs. Decatur; April 16 at Bonney Lake; and April 18 at Enumclaw.