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Colfax-Mingo soccer begins first season with 3-0 start

After years of a combined soccer program, Tigerhawks break off on their own

Colfax-Mingo soccer begins first season with 3-0 start

After years of a combined soccer program, Tigerhawks break off on their own

POWERED BY CARL’S AUTO GROUP. YOU PLAY FOR THE NAME ON THE FRONT OF YOUR JERSEY, NOT THE ONE ON THE BACK. THE GIRLS AT COLFAX MINGO HIGH SCHOOL ARE TAKING SCHOOL PRIDE TO A NEW LEVEL THIS SPRING. ON THE SOCCER FIELD. vlog SHANNON EARHART MET UP WITH COACH ZACH ASH’S NEW TEAM. THERE’S BEEN A COUPLE GAMES THAT WE’VE WALKED IN, AND YOU DEFINITELY FEEL THAT LIKE WHO’S YOU KNOW, WHO’S COLFAX MINGO. THE MYSTERY IS THE EDGE. COLFAX MINGO. SOCCER DIDN’T EXIST A YEAR AGO. I’VE NEVER, LIKE, EVER THOUGHT THERE WOULD BE A SOCCER PROGRAM HERE. BUT THERE IS. AND IT’S NICE. THAT’S RIGHT. AFTER DECADES OF COMBINING WITH OTHER SCHOOLS TO FORM A TEAM THEY RECOGNIZED AND REALIZED IS THAT IF WE’RE BRINGING THE BIGGEST, YOU KNOW, AMOUNT OF GIRLS THAT WE SHOULD JUST HAVE OUR OWN TEAM. SO THIS SEASON, THE GIRLS WANTED THEIR JERSEYS TO SAY COLFAX, MINGO. I THINK IT JUST SHOWS HOW MUCH THE GIRLS LOVE THE SPORT. YOU KNOW, THEY WEREN’T CONTENT WITH JUST PLAYING FOR SOMEBODY ELSE. THEY WANTED TO PLAY FOR THEIR OWN SCHOOL. THE MAJORITY OF THESE GIRLS HAVE PLAYED TOGETHER AT SOME POINT IN THEIR LIVES, BUT NEVER FOR COLFAX. MINGO. SO THERE IS A DISCONNECT AT THE HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL. BUT THAT’S NOT THE CASE ANYMORE. WE’RE DEFINITELY MORE CONNECTED BECAUSE WE GO TO SCHOOL TOGETHER. WE SEE EACH OTHER EVERY SINGLE DAY, AND WE JUST MAKE FUN OUT OF IT. NUMBERS DON’T LIE. COLFAX MINGO IS UNDEFEATED. IT’S PRETTY AMAZING. I CAN’T BELIEVE WE’RE DOING THIS. WELL, WITH THE NUMBER TWO GOAL SCORER IN THE STATE. MEADOW. MEADOW, SHE IS ONE OF THE BEST LAPS THAT I’VE SEEN IN THREE GAMES. THE FRESHMAN HAS NETTED 15 GOALS. I WISH I HAD MORE, BUT YEAH, IT’S NICE. IT DOES NOT FEEL LIKE 15 THOUGH. WHAT DO YOU TELL THESE GIRLS IN THIS FIRST SEASON? DAY ONE OF PRACTICE. WE CAN MAKE THIS WHATEVER YOU WANT IT TO BE. THIS IS OUR FRESH START. SHANNO
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Colfax-Mingo soccer begins first season with 3-0 start

After years of a combined soccer program, Tigerhawks break off on their own

Colfax-Mingo soccer didn't exist a year ago."I never thought there would be a soccer program here, and it's nice," freshman Meadow Lane said.After decades of combining with other schools, Colfax-Mingo formed its own team this season under the leadership of head coach Zach Tomas. They had the numbers to start their own squad, and here they are."It just shows how much the girls love the sport," assistant coach McKinzie Tjaden said. "It shows that they weren't content with playing for someone. They wanted to play for their school."Senior Lily Webster agrees."We're definitely more connected," she said. "We go to school together. We see each other every single day."Colfax-Mingo's first season is off to a smashing start. They are 3-0 and have one of the top scorers in the state in freshman Meadow Lane. In three games the freshman has 15 goals."It does not feel like 15," she said.The Tigerhawks look to keep it going this season with a message to the players."We can make this whatever you want it to be," Tjaden said. "This is our fresh start."» Subscribe to vlog's YouTube page» Download the free vlog app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play

Colfax-Mingo soccer didn't exist a year ago.

"I never thought there would be a soccer program here, and it's nice," freshman Meadow Lane said.

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After decades of combining with other schools, Colfax-Mingo formed its own team this season under the leadership of head coach Zach Tomas. They had the numbers to start their own squad, and here they are.

"It just shows how much the girls love the sport," assistant coach McKinzie Tjaden said. "It shows that they weren't content with playing for someone. They wanted to play for their school."

Senior Lily Webster agrees.

"We're definitely more connected," she said. "We go to school together. We see each other every single day."

Colfax-Mingo's first season is off to a smashing start. They are 3-0 and have one of the top scorers in the state in freshman Meadow Lane. In three games the freshman has 15 goals.

"It does not feel like 15," she said.

The Tigerhawks look to keep it going this season with a message to the players.

"We can make this whatever you want it to be," Tjaden said. "This is our fresh start."

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