2016 Western Boys Soccer Capsule

WESTERN

League: Class 3A Sunset League

Head coach: Kory Pippin, first season

2015 record: 18-2-2 (14-0 Sunset, first)

Returning lettermen (starters): Seven (three)

Top athletes: GK Jose Anaya (Sr.), F Angel Gutierrez (Sr.), F David Ginsburg (Sr.)

Outlook: Pippin, who served as the team’s assistant coach the last two years, takes over the head coaching position, but has just three starters back from the squad that ran the table in the Sunset League last year.

In all, seven lettermen are back, including Anaya (11 shutouts), Gutierrez (12 goals, 2 assists) and Ginsburg (10 goals, 3 assists).

“That leadership, combined with a lot of young talent has created a very interesting, competitive environment that I believe will breed success in the months to come,” Pippin said. “With the new realignment, our boys look forward to the challenges ahead as they defend their four consecutive league championships.”