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2013 Palo Verde Boys Soccer Capsule
PALO VERDE
Head coach: Kevin Hagood, 17th season
2012 record: 10-3-6 (7-1-2 Northwest, first)
Returning letter winners (starters): Seven (two)
Top players: MF Matt Thomas (Sr.), MF Austin Manthey (Jr.), F Adam Afromsky (Jr.), D Will Cleland (Sr.), D Ryan Nielson (Sr.)
Outlook: The Panthers aren’t the same team after losing nine starters to graduation.
“We’re a very inexperienced team,” Hagood said. “Some young talented players will have to prove themselves.”