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Despite rain, Miyamura boys soccer team takes lead

Lady Bengals win against Lady Patriots; Miyamura boys take lead

The growth of soccer in Gallup is unbelievable, especially with autumn officially here — and the temperatures sure have dropped.

Crosstown rivals Gallup High School and Miyamura High School boys and girls soccer teams put on a show for the town and their fans during a chilly evening Oct. 9 at the Public School Stadium.

GIRLS

Within the first minute of kickoff, Bengals captain and senior Alicia Retana scored to put one on the board.

Then at 18:30, Patriots sophomore Justice Manuelito answered back with a score of her own, which ended the first half, 1-1.

ROUND 2

From 40 minutes to the last two, neither team...

Despite loss, Bengals make it count in second half

Beneath a cloudy sky and falling rain, the Gallup High School boys’ soccer team fought against the Bloomfield High School Bobcats during a district game Oct. 2 at the Public School Stadium in Gallup.

Both teams sponged the field with their cleats to try and score in the first half. A few shots were close and some were blocked.

A few yellow cards were drawn, but the game continued on.

Despite the rain, which can mean slippery turf fields and soccer balls, both teams managed to control the pace of the game.

The GHS Bengals had a few opportunities to put a number on the board.

With 7:39 on the clock in the first half, Bengals...