The Sabres Senior girls Soccer team is heading to zones this weekend and are sure to face some tough competition.
The Sabres, led by a strong senior element are hoping for a strong showing. While they have not had any games since their home tournament where they were not able to score, they have been working hard to improve their game.
“We are working on it one day at a time,” said coach Gavin Makse. “I tell the girls ‘you are a better team today than you were yesterday.’ That is our motto, to grow everyday as a team and an individual.”
Coach Makse says the team has been playing against adult soccer players to get some game experience.
“Playing against older, more skilled players is helping us,” he said, adding that the faster level of play is helping the Sabres adapt.
The tournament is in Cochrane and has a round robin format. The Sabres are in a pool with Canmore, George McDougald of Airdrie and Foothills Composite High School from Okotoks.
The team’s first game is against Foothills Composite at 10:30 a.m.
“I think what is key for us is if we get that first goal in the first game it can give us confidence and really build on that momentum,” said Makse.
They then play Canmore at 1:45 p.m. and George McDougald at 5 p.m. on Friday.
On Saturday, the pools cross over and how they finish will determine when they are back on the field.
“It comes down to which team wants it the most at zones, and we are relying on those Grade 12's to lead us with their experience,” said Makse.
