As the Sunlake High School varsity soccer team prepared for district finals, the nerves were running high. Sophomore Kayla Bays, shared she “felt very nervous,” leading to the big game. Kayla’s strategy was “to play with a high attacking line.” She shared a standout moment came in the final moments when her teammate “Jaeda scored in the last 20 seconds.” Reflecting on their overall performance, not noted, “Overall, we played as a team.” The mental pressure was on. Kayla’s biggest struggle was “not being able to get the thought of losing out of my head.” To stay calm, she stuck to her routine: “I just did more normal everyday game day routines.” Kayla handled the pressure incredibly. She pretended it was a normal game.” For district finals, teamwork is crucial. Looking ahead, her goals are clear: “Make it to state championships.” This experience has fueled their determination. “It will motivate the team to make it even farther next year,” she concluded.
